'Entirely at your mercy': Uber driver jailed for rape
Uber driver Mohamad Yahiya was sentenced to seven-and-a-half years in prison for raping a 19-year-old woman in Melbourne in June 2024. Judge Angela Ellis emphasized the profound impact of Yahiya's actions on the victim, highlighting the fear faced by women using rideshare services. Yahiya will serve a minimum of four years and nine months before parole eligibility.
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Published 24 Jun 2026, 04:36 UTC · Updated 24 Jun 2026, 04:40 UTC
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