Uber Driver Free After Prosecutors Drop Sexual Assault Charges

CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago driver accused of sexually assaulting an Uber passenger in November is free after prosecutors dropped charges against him.

Cook County prosecutors say a recording made by Maxime Fohounhedo (fo-hewn-hey-do) at time of the alleged November incident proved sex between the 30-year-old driver and the 22-year-old female passenger was consensual.

Shortly after walking out of Cook County Jail on Monday evening Fohounhedo said he feels “blessed.”
Fohounhedo was arrested and charged in December. A passenger told police she was attacked after being picked up from a bar.

Prosecutors haven’t said if the woman will face charges.

The Uber app allows smartphone users to search for rides from private individuals who use their own vehicles. After his arrest, Uber said Fohounhedo wasn’t authorized to drive for the company.

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