Unconscious woman claims she was sexually assaulted by Uber driver

Saturday, November 3, 2018
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania -- An Uber driver has been charged with raping a passenger while she was unconscious.

According to police, Ahmed Elgaafary, 26, picked up his alleged victim at the Valley Forge Casino around 2:20 a.m.
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The incident happened on Feb. 10, 2018, but Elgaafary was arrested on Wednesday.

Elgaafary is accused of assaulting the woman sometime before he dropped her off at a home in Chester County, according to investigators.

He is charged with rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, sexual assault and indecent assault.
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"What's been reported is appalling. Our thoughts are with the rider and her family during this time. This driver has been permanently removed from the app." Uber said in a statement.

Uber officials also say the company has been cooperating with police on their investigation.
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