Katie Raymond / Michigan Radio
Computer science engineer professor Peter Chen, who has been with the University of Michigan for 27 years, was arraigned Wednesday on a criminal sexual conduct charge.
According to court documents, the victim was under 13 when the alleged abuse occurred in April 2017. The investigation is being handled by the Ann Arbor police.
He is represented by Smith Blythe, a firm specialized in sexual abuse allegations. His attorneys released the statement below:
On January 26, 2021 Mr. Chen was made aware of the criminal sexual conduct allegations that had been made against him. He completely denies the allegations and has cooperated fully with the Ann Arbor Police Department to assist them in their investigation. Mr. Chen is confident that the truth will prevail and that he will be fully exonerated. Mr. Chen thanks the numerous people who have reached out in support of him over the last few days.”