Category: Rideshare Assaults
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Uber Driver Sexually Assaulted at Gunpoint by Passenger in Norfolk
New court records have shed light on a disturbing incident involving an Uber driver who was sexually assaulted at gunpoint by a passenger in Norfolk. The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Johnathan Batey, faces a total of 19 felony charges, including abduction, rape, and carjacking, in connection with the assault. According to the investigation conducted by…
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Uber Driver Arrested in Scranton for Alleged Attempted Sexual Assault
A Scranton Uber driver has been arrested and is currently in custody following accusations of attempted sexual assault. The incident occurred on Monday morning near the intersection of Division Street and South Hyde Park Avenue at approximately 11 AM. According to the authorities, the victim reported to the Scranton Police that the Uber driver, identified…
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TikTok’s Surveillance Saga: The Story of Buffy the Cat and ByteDance’s Missteps
A Reporter’s Cat Becomes the Target of ByteDance’s Surveillance In an unsettling turn of events, a group of ByteDance employees in the US and China tracked the TikTok account of a cat named Buffy, belonging to Financial Times reporter Cristina Criddle. With 170 followers and 20 posts at the time, the employees used the account…
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Uber Driver Accused of Sexual Assault, Tipping Himself and Giving 5-Star Review on Passenger’s Phone, According to Police
A recent incident involving an Uber driver has shaken the community and raised concerns about the safety of ride-sharing apps. Police are on the hunt for a man who is accused of sexually assaulting a female passenger and then committing fraud using her phone. The incident took place in the early hours of Sunday morning,…
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Gig Workers’ Safety in Focus as Delivery Apps Uber Eats and DoorDash See Surge in Business
As the demand for food delivery services increases amid the COVID-19 pandemic, delivery apps Uber Eats and DoorDash have seen a surge in business. However, this has also highlighted concerns about the safety of gig workers who are often left vulnerable to dangerous situations. Gig workers are defined as independent contractors who perform on-demand services,…
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This New Jersey Man Hired an Uber to Bring a Minor Across State Lines for a Sinister Purpose, and You Won’t Believe What Happened Next
In a shocking and disturbing case, a New Jersey man used Uber to bring a young Indiana girl across state lines for illicit purposes. Arnold Castillo, a 22-year-old from Paterson, NJ, now faces serious federal charges, including transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity and coercion and enticement of a…
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Viral Wilmington Uber Driver Charged in Extensive Human Trafficking Case Involving Over 150 Victims
A once-viral Uber driver from Wilmington has been charged in a large-scale human trafficking case involving more than 150 victims. The driver, who gained popularity due to their entertaining rides, now faces serious criminal charges as the investigation unfolds. Authorities have been investigating the case for months, gathering evidence and interviewing potential victims. The details…
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Uber Eats Driver Receives One-Star Review for Refusing to Deliver Meth
In a recent incident near Sydney, Australia, a drug dealer attempted an unconventional method of delivering drugs to customers by using the Uber Eats platform. The plan was simple: customers would order drugs, the driver would deliver the package, and the dealer would receive payment through the app. However, things did not go as planned.…
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Ride-Share Nightmare: Woman Records Uber Driver’s Horrifying Sexual Harassment
A brave woman just exposed the dark side of ride-sharing by capturing a horrifying incident with her Uber driver. This story will leave you on the edge of your seat, with a mixture of emotions ranging from anger to disbelief. In a disturbing turn of events, the Uber driver crossed a line and subjected his…
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Police Urge Public to Stay Alert After Fake Rideshare Driver Arrested for Sexual Assault
Police are urging the public to be vigilant and alert when using rideshare services after a fake driver was arrested for sexual assault in Los Angeles. The suspect, identified as Nicolas Morales, allegedly posed as a driver for multiple rideshare services and assaulted seven women between October 2016 and January 2018. Morales was arrested in…