Berlin Ride-Share Driver Convicted of Sexual Assault on Passenger

The 30-year-old was sentenced to two years probation after admitting to assaulting a 22-year-old woman during a ride in August 2022.

The assault occurred during a late-night ride booked through the Bolt app, with the driver requesting the victim sit in the front seat.
The victim reported the driver repeatedly ignored her objections and made unwanted physical advances, including touching her intimate areas.
DNA evidence found on the victim's clothing corroborated her account, leading the driver to confess after initially denying the charges.
The court considered the driver's admission of guilt and expression of remorse as mitigating factors in issuing a two-year suspended sentence.
The victim had raised concerns about discrepancies in the vehicle's license plate before the ride, but the driver falsely claimed the original car was under repair.