Man accused of raping woman in Miami Beach while impersonating Uber driver
A 38-year-old Northwest Miami-Dade man is accused of raping a woman he took for a ride in his car while impersonating an Uber driver.
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A 38-year-old Northwest Miami-Dade man is accused of raping a woman he took for a ride in his car while impersonating an Uber driver.
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An Uber driver is facing serious charges after being accused of sexually assaulting a tourist.
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