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A Villanova football player tried to rape a classmate in his dorm room, prosecutors say as trial begins

Iyanu Elijah Solomon, 22, lured the victim to his dorm room and pinned her to his bed while repeatedly asking to have sex with her, according to Delaware County prosecutors.

Iyanu Elijah Solomon's trial on attempted rape, attempted sexual assault, and related offenses began Tuesday at the Delaware County courthouse.
Iyanu Elijah Solomon's trial on attempted rape, attempted sexual assault, and related offenses began Tuesday at the Delaware County courthouse.Read moreDan Gleiter / The Patriot-News (Custom credit) / Dan Gleiter / The Patriot-News