SKIP TO MAIN CONTENT

Uber driver in Boston charged with kidnapping and rape

A driver for ride-sharing company Uber in Boston was charged with the kidnapping and rape of a woman who used the service earlier this month.

1 min read

Published

Updated


Skip to article content

The driver, Alejandro Done, pleaded not guilty in Cambridge

District Court on Wednesday, the Boston Globe reported.

 

The incident allegedly took place on Dec. 6, according to a statement from the office of Middlesex district attorney.

 

News that makes sense

Your trusted source for staying up-to-date with the world around you. Get free daily news updates and analysis, straight to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

The driver had passed a background check, Uber spokeswoman Kaitlin Durkosh told Reuters.

"Uber has been working closely with law enforcement and will continue to do everything we can to assist their investigation," she said.

       

Uber has been banned in several cities in India following an alleged rape of a passenger who booked its service in New Delhi.

       

Indian police said the driver was a career criminal who was out on bail for sexually assaulting a woman.


Get SBS News straight to your inbox

Sign up now for daily news from Australia and around the world. You can also subscribe to Insight's weekly newsletter for in-depth features and first-person stories.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

Follow SBS News

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our News podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service

Stream now

Watch the latest news videos from Australia and across the world