A Denver judge sentenced former ride-share driver John Pastor-Mendoza to 290 years to life for his role in a series of abductions and sexual assaults over four years. He was convicted on 30 charges involving 12 women, targeted mainly while they were intoxicated and unaware of his deception as a false driver. Despite being a licensed driver for Lyft, he conducted these heinous acts off the books. The authorities emphasized the bravery of the victims who testified, ensuring that Pastor-Mendoza will no longer pose a threat to the community.
John Pastor-Mendoza orchestrated a horrifying scheme over four years, posing as a ride-share driver to abduct and sexually assault intoxicated women, displaying a calculated disregard for human life.
According to district attorney John Walsh, Pastor-Mendoza's actions represented a cruel and contemptible series of crimes that demanded justice, highlighting the bravery of victims who testified against him.
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