Uber Driver Sentenced To Prison For Montco Sexual Assault: Report

An Uber driver accused of sexual assault in West Norriton has been sentenced to 7.5 to 15 years in prison, according to court documents.

Abdellah Elkaddi, 46, a Moroccan national, has maintained his innocence throughout the process, according to a Times Herald report. His lawyer previously classified the charges as ”merely allegations,” according to the report, citing the fact that Elkaddi has not been in criminal trouble before.

Last year, Elkaddi told a judgethat his $1 million fair was excessive and unreasonable, according to a Times Herald report.

The victim allegedly ordered the Uber to take her from Manayunk to the Norristown Transportation Center at about 1:22 a.m. on February 6, 2015, the report states.

The victim said she fell asleep on the way home and woke up to Elkaddi assaulting her, according to the report. She said she then directed him to drive to the police station and drop her off, which he did.

Elkaddi had originally been charged with rape, but was acquitted of the charges in April, court documents show.