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NBC 9 News in Denver reports that on Wednesday, 12 2020, February Tyrone Rivers Sr., a former rideshare driver in Longmont was arrested this week on charges of sexual assault on a physical helpless person, criminal invasion of property, and theft after sending three photos of a passed-out, partially-disrobed sexual assault victim to

The Mail Tribune reports that Antonio Gonzalez-Salinas, an Uber driver in Medford, OR, faces felony charges of first-degree kidnapping, first-degree sexual abuse, and first-degree rape. The 51 year-old Gonzalez-Salinas allegedly sexual assaulted a female passenger he picked up early on the morning of Sunday, February 9th 2020 according to a Medford police news release.

Ridesharing companies such as Lyft and Uber have quickly become a part of daily life. Many riders use these services to get around town, or as a safe ride home after a night on the town. Unfortunately, the reality is that these companies have been lacking in addressing systematic passenger safety concerns. Stories

WXYZ in Detroit reports that due to the rising number of recent ridesharing assaults, two former Detroit police officers have designed a self-defense class geared specifically toward empowering drivers and passengers. The class is free at Grindtime Fitness in Detroit and happens every third Saturday of the month. The class teaches basic moves to

According to the News Times, Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal called for ridesharing giants Uber and Lyft to take new steps to protect passengers from drivers accused of sexual abuse. His actions stem from two people in separate cases in Fairfield County who said they were assaulted by their rideshare driver. “Everywhere in

According to the Bismarck Tribune, the North Dakota Supreme Court has upheld the sexual assault conviction of a former Mandan, ND, Lyft driver. The court denyed an appeal the man made on the grounds that expert testimony should not have been admitted. Last spring Corey Wickham was sentenced to 20 years in

Ex-Uber driver, Alaric Spence of North Hollywood, was sentenced on Wednesday January 29th to six years in state prison for raping an intoxicated female passenger in a North Hollywood motel room nearly 18 months ago. Spence was ordered by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Craig Richman to register as a sex offender for

From fancy dinners to bars to house parties, drinking alcohol is common in social situations. However, alcohol can severely impair our motor skills, memory, decision-making, and ability to determine whether or not we are in a dangerous situation. In addition, perpetrators of sexual violence can use alcohol to coerce or trap their

Months after one of their drivers allegedly raped her in the backseat of his car, Cristen Giangarra, has accused ex-Lyft driver Larry Ward, of sexually assaulting her on June 22. Ward had picked Giangarra up after a night of drinking. According to Giangarra’s lawyers, she had fallen asleep when Ward climbed into the

Chico Police Chief Mike O’Brien confirmed to local media that police detectives are investigating a sexual assault claim and are working to get information released to the public. The victim’s roommate says the assault happened outside their apartment in Chico early on the morning of Wednesday, January 22. According to the roommate, the