Ex-student accused of smearing bodily fluids on roommate’s bag seeks probation program

A former Connecticut university student accused of smearing body fluids on her black roommate’s belongings has asked for a probation program that could result in criminal charges being erased.

Eighteen-year-old Brianna Brochu applied for accelerated rehabilitation Tuesday in Hartford Superior Court. A judge set a hearing on the application for March 12.

The Harwinton resident is charged with misdemeanour criminal mischief and breach of peace.

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WATCH: White university student arrested for allegedly rubbing used tampons on roommate’s bag

1:26 White university student arrested for allegedly rubbing used tampons on black roommate’s bag

Police said the former University of Hartford student wrote on Instagram in October about rubbing used tampons on her roommate’s backpack and putting her roommate’s toothbrush “where the sun doesn’t shine.” Her roommate says she developed throat pain.

Civil rights advocates have called for hate crime charges.

Brochu’s lawyer says the roommates had a falling out and Brochu’s actions were not racially motivated.