Former graduate assistant at Wichita State convicted of rape

Photo courtesy of Sedgwick County website.

Mya Scott, Editor-in-Chief • July 27, 2026

Former Wichita State student and graduate assistant MD Barkat Mia was convicted of rape on Monday.

Mia was found guilty on one count of rape and not guilty of two counts of aggravated criminal sodomy.

He was arrested in November 2024 at McKinley Hall by Sedgwick County law enforcement for a reported sexual assault.

Mia’s sentencing will be held on Oct. 2.

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Mya Scott, Editor-in-Chief

Mya Scott is the editor-in-chief for The Sunflower. Scott was the opinion editor in 2025-26 and the assistant editor for the 2025 Spring semester. Scott is studying journalism and creative writing. Scott hopes to pursue a career as a reporter after graduation.