Dutch taxi driver gets five years in Utrecht.
A 48-year-old taxi driver in Utrecht was found guilty of rape and assault. He was sentenced to five years in prison. He must also pay the victims a large sum of money.
The court determined that the taxi driver exploited women who used his service. He was repeatedly accused of raping and assaulting them. The total amount he must pay the victims is almost €29,000. He is also banned from driving a taxi for eight years. He is forbidden from contacting the women for five years.
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Highlights
Taxi Driver Sentenced to Five Years
A 48-year-old taxi driver received a five-year prison sentence.
Sexual Assault and Exploitation Confirmed
The court found him guilty of raping and assaulting women.
Exploitation in Taxi Confirmed
He exploited women in his taxi, a place of safety.
Financial Compensation Awarded to Victims
The driver must pay victims nearly €29,000.
Professional and Personal Restrictions
He is banned from driving and contacting victims for eight and five years, respectively.