Crime & Safety

Uber Driver Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Woman In Boston

An Uber driver who allegedly sexually assaulted a female passenger on Saturday night was arrested over the weekend.

(CBS Boston)

February 25, 2025

An Uber driver who allegedly sexually assaulted a female passenger on Saturday night was arrested over the weekend.

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Police said 39-year-old Hermann Jiokeng, was arrested at his residence in Brighton and charged with rape. Police said the incident happened on Saturday at 11:45 p.m. when a woman ordered a ride to her South Boston residence.

Neighbors told WBZ-TV the woman had left a nearby bar and was allegedly sexually assaulted in front of her South Boston apartment.

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