Uber Driver Charged in Sexual Assault of Teenager
Michele Pihera
The 16-year-old victim told investigators that she had been drinking at a bar with friends on Sunday night  then one of her friends called an Uber for the girl. She was picked up by Jagne who later allegedly assaulted her before dropping her off at her destination. Gwinnett Police Cpl.  Michele Pihera  said in a statement  âOnce  she  was dropped off at the apartment complex  she  began banging on several of the homes in the neighborhood  and one of those residents called 911. One of those neighbors did notice that  her  pants were around  her  ankles.â
According to police  the girl  appeared to be extremely intoxicated  police are currently not aware of which bar  the girl  was drinking at but are still investigating as bar employees could face charges for serving a minor. âI think that  she âll make a full recovery physically. I can only imagine  emotionally   she âll have a little bit longer of a recovery â  Pihera  said.
Police stated that evidence that they received from Uber corroborate  the girl âs claims  âWe know that from the start location to the end location it should have taken a short amount of time  but based on the trip data it took even longer. Again  more corroboration to  her  story â  Pihera  said. Investigators are now looking into whether or not anyone else has been assaulted by Jagne and have requested any victims to contact them as soon as possible.
Commenting on the case  Uber said in a statement  âWhatâs reported here is horrifying beyond words. Our thoughts are with the rider and  her  family during this time. This driver has been permanently removed from the app.â
The 16-year-old victim told investigators that she had been drinking at a bar with friends on Sunday night  then one of her friends called an Uber for the girl. She was picked up by Jagne who later allegedly assaulted her before dropping her off at her destination. Gwinnett Police Cpl.   [TGT] said in a statement  âOnce   [TGT]   was dropped off at the apartment complex   [TGT]   began banging on several of the homes in the neighborhood  and one of those residents called 911. One of those neighbors did notice that   [TGT]   pants were around   [TGT]   ankles.â
According to police  the girl  appeared to be extremely intoxicated  police are currently not aware of which bar  the girl  was drinking at but are still investigating as bar employees could face charges for serving a minor. âI think that  she âll make a full recovery physically. I can only imagine  emotionally   she âll have a little bit longer of a recovery â   [TGT] said.
Police stated that evidence that they received from Uber corroborate  the girl âs claims  âWe know that from the start location to the end location it should have taken a short amount of time  but based on the trip data it took even longer. Again  more corroboration to  her  story â   [TGT] said. Investigators are now looking into whether or not anyone else has been assaulted by Jagne and have requested any victims to contact them as soon as possible.
Commenting on the case  Uber said in a statement  âWhatâs reported here is horrifying beyond words. Our thoughts are with the rider and  her  family during this time. This driver has been permanently removed from the app.â