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Lyft driver Jason Lamont Fenwick is third area rideshare driver accused of rape since 2018. His trial is slated to begin Nov. 4 at the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court. Briefly appearing in court on Wednesday, October 16, Jason Lamont Fenwick, 52, is facing felony charges of assault with intent to

Sexual assault survivors deserve care, compassion, and support. However, not everyone provides these individuals with the level of support they need in the aftermath of an assault. This can lead to further trauma to the survivor, including the development of mental illnesses and a decreased willingness to seek justice against the perpetrator.

It is Rideshare and Lyft’s responsibility to ensure that the people who use their rideshare services are safe and secure on every ride. To do this, these companies claim to screen all of their drivers prior to hiring them – but these background checks have significant holes. While Rideshare and Lyft may

Rideshare has a responsibility to keep its service safe for all people who use it, including drivers and passengers. To control its community, Rideshare will disable the accounts of drivers who act in violent, excessively disrespectful, or dangerous ways toward their passengers. If Rideshare suddenly disabled your account without warning, there are

A recent article in USA Today reveals that Rideshare employs a third-party claims company to investigate and settle cases of sexual assault by its drivers. According to the article, Rideshare has passed on riders’ personal information without seeking permission, or even informing the riders. According to Rideshare, the goal of utilizing these

While Rideshare is an incredibly popular rideshare service both in the United States and around the world, many riders have suffered violent crimes at the hands of their Rideshare drivers. From sexual assault to physical battery, theft, and threats, many riders feel very unsafe while using this rideshare app – leading many

Sexual assault is a heinous crime that can lead to significant emotional, financial, and physical damage. The aftermath of an assault can be disorienting and scary – and during this time, survivors of sexual assault often feel unsure of their rights and options. However, the justice system does afford survivors certain rights

On Friday, September 27, 2019, Tarik Aitouali, a Rideshare driver in Greensboro, NC, was was arrested and charged with second-degree kidnapping and a second-degree forcible sex offense. The arrest stems from a Kernersville resident who was kidnapped and sexually assaulted while using a rideshare service According to Kernersville police, Aitouali, allegedly took the

Sexual assault can result in many types of damages to the survivor, from medical expenses to lost wages to emotional pain and suffering. While criminal prosecution may provide some justice to you if you are a sexual assault survivor, putting the perpetrator behind bars does not always remedy these other losses. However,

The moments after a sexual assault are some of the most crucial for an investigation against a perpetrator. Survivors can visit a hospital to receive a forensic medical exam, which takes DNA samples and documents evidence of the assault for use in a future investigation. If you are the victim of a