A Lyft representative confirmed in a statement Wednesday that John Pastor-Mendoza, who is accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting passengers, was a driver for the ride-share company and that Lyft is cooperating with law enforcement.
John Edgar Pastor-Mendoza
He is charged with 41 felony counts, including 10 counts of kidnapping, 12 counts of sexual assault, 18 counts of attempted sexual assault, and a single robbery charge. “The behavior described is absolutely appalling, and the driver has been permanently removed from the Lyft community,” the statement said.
The alleged assaults happened, according to the district attorney’s office, after the women were picked up from the following locations:March 9, 2019 — LoDo areaAug. 15, 2021 – The Irish Rover Pub, 54 S. BroadwayMay 13-14, 2022 — Tracks Denver, 3500 Walnut St.The first woman who reported an assault said she was drinking in Lower Downtown with friends in September 2018 when she was separated from her friends.
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