Sudbury girl sends distress message using Snapchat

Taxi driver molested his fare, a 17-year-old girl. He receives a conditional discharge Published Aug 21, 2023  •  Last updated 4 hours ago  •  3 minute read The Snapchat app appears on a mobile device in New York, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017. Photo by Richard Drew /THE ASSOCIATED PRESS A Honduran man working as a taxi driver and facing sexual assault and forcible confinement charges has been given a conditional discharge after pleading guilty to a lesser charge in Sudbury court. “You were in a position of trust transporting an individual, a female who was 17 years of age, who called for a taxi company late at night,” Ontario Court Justice Jenny Restoule-Mallozzi told David Vasquez-Barahona. “You placed her in a position where she feared for her safety. You took advantage of her trust in that you would drive her to where you said you would. “You also took steps to cover your bases by being dishonest, not just to the victim, but also to your employer. You have indicated to the court you wish to remain in Canada. I have heard from (defence lawyer Glenn) Sandberg you are in the process to get permanent residency. “The actions you took on
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