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A Kentucky Lyft driver accused of sexually assaulting a female passenger during a ride to a doctor\u2019s appointment is now also the subject of a U.S. immigration detainer<\/a>, according to local police records.<\/p>\n

Yordan Diaz Vera, 34, of Louisville, is charged with first-degree sodomy, menacing and kidnapping, according to Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD<\/a>) records obtained by Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n

He also has a U.S. immigration detainer, indicating federal authorities believe he is subject to removal.<\/p>\n

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) did not immediately confirm to Fox News Digital if Diaz Vera was in the country illegally.<\/p>\n

UBER IN HOT SEAT AS PROBE FINDS VIOLENT OFFENDERS WERE CLEARED TO DRIVE PASSENGERS: REPORT<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The victim told authorities that on Feb. 4, her doctor’s office<\/a> arranged a Lyft ride to take her from her home to an appointment.<\/p>\n

After picking the victim up, Diaz Vera allegedly opened the car’s glove compartment, revealing a gun, according to an incident report.<\/p>\n

Police said he then pulled over, got out of the car and into the backseat with the victim.<\/p>\n

She tried to escape, but was unable to open the door<\/a> due to it being locked, the report noted.<\/p>\n

LYFT DRIVER ACCUSED OF BRUTAL BACKSEAT ATTACK, THREATENING TO KILL PASSENGER DURING RIDE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Once Diaz Vera was in the backseat with the victim, he forced her into sexual acts, according to authorities.<\/p>\n

The victim said once she was dropped off at the doctor’s office, she was able to call police.<\/p>\n

LMPD officials told Fox News Digital there is “currently” no evidence to indicate the incident was part of a pattern\u00a0of related incidents.<\/p>\n

“The subject was taken into custody quickly due to the prompt reporting and timely investigative actions by the\u00a0LMPD SVU Office of Sexual and Physical Investigations,” the LMPD wrote in a statement.\u00a0“It\u00a0is our hope that timely investigations and successful prosecutions such as this empower victims\u2014past, present and future\u2014to come forward and communicate with law enforcement.”<\/p>\n

A Lyft spokesperson told Fox News Digital that Diaz Vera was permanently removed from the Lyft platform<\/a>, and the company is assisting law enforcement with the investigation.<\/p>\n

“The behavior described is reprehensible and has no place in the Lyft community or society,” the spokesperson wrote in a statement.<\/p>\n

All Lyft drivers must meet certain\u00a0requirements\u00a0to drive on the platform, including holding a valid Social Security number and driver\u2019s license.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/us\/kentucky-lyft-driver-charged-sodomy-kidnapping-now-faces-federal-immigration-detainer <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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