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A 56 year old Uber driver is facing serious criminal allegations after being accused of sexually assaulting a woman during a rideshare trip in The Woodlands area, according to local law enforcement. Authorities say the woman had requested a ride through the Uber app and was being driven in the northern Harris County and Montgomery County area when the alleged assault occurred. Investigators report that the driver is accused of making unwanted sexual contact with the passenger during…

A University of Utah student says she was sexually assaulted by an Uber driver during a ride requested through the popular app, leading to the driver’s arrest and an ongoing investigation by campus police. According to authorities, the 22 year old student requested an Uber ride Monday evening to a location on the south end of the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City. She later told university police that the driver stopped the vehicle near Research…

Authorities in Miami-Dade County say a 39 year old Uber driver was taken into custody after a teenage passenger reported that he made unwanted physical contact and inappropriate comments during a Sunday ride from Aventura to Sunny Isles Beach. Police identified the driver as Jose Miguel Perez Molina of North Miami Beach. Investigators said the teen had ordered the ride through the Uber teens app and confirmed the PIN provided by the driver before getting into the car….

If you or a loved one experienced sexual abuse within Girl Scouts of America programs, you are not alone. The organization that promised safety and empowerment for millions of girls across the United States has faced serious abuse cases that left survivors carrying trauma for years, sometimes decades. At Help for Injured Women, we understand the courage it takes to come forward, and we are here to help you seek justice on a contingency fee basis, which means…

Authorities in Washington state are looking into a violent confrontation that unfolded after a rideshare driver was allegedly caught sexually assaulting a passenger he was supposed to take home safely over the weekend. Deputies say 58 year old Uber driver Ahmed Ali picked up a woman who appeared to be heavily intoxicated and was expected to drive her to her home in Thurston County, roughly an hour from Seattle. Instead of completing the trip, investigators say Ali changed…

Police in King County, Washington, have arrested a 34 year old man accused of raping a woman after convincing her he was her ride share driver. Investigators said the man turned himself in on Wednesday, one day after authorities released surveillance images that clearly showed his face. Detectives said a family member recognized him in the footage and urged him to come forward. According to the King County Sheriff’s Office, the assault happened in December 2018 after the…

A Lyft driver in Washington state is facing serious criminal charges after police say he assaulted a 16 year old girl during a late night ride home. Prosecutors in King County charged 43 year old Martin Njoki with indecent liberties and unlawful imprisonment with a sexual motivation enhancement. According to officials, the assault happened in the early hours of February 17 while the girl was on her way home to Bellevue. Police say the teenager had left her…

A 29 year old Uber driver has been taken into custody after police said he kidnapped and assaulted a passenger he was supposed to take home to northern Virginia. According to investigators, the woman had been out drinking in Washington, D.C., on October 18 and became so intoxicated that she blacked out. A friend requested an Uber to ensure she got home safely. Detectives said the driver, identified as Westagne Pierre, picked her up but never drove her…

Friendswood police say a 49 year old Uber driver has been arrested after a young woman reported that he kidnapped and assaulted her during a late night ride home. The driver, identified as Sameh Chami, is now charged with aggravated kidnapping in Galveston County. Police also confirmed that he is being held on an immigration detainer. According to court records, the incident began on June 28 when a 21 year old woman ordered an Uber from Buckshot’s Saloon…

A California jury ruled that Uber was negligent in its handling of rider safety, but decided the company was not legally responsible for a 2019 sexual assault involving one of its drivers. The decision came after a three week trial in San Francisco Superior Court, making it the first Uber sexual assault case to reach a jury. The lawsuit was brought by Jessica C., who was 18 at the time of the attack. She told jurors that an…