Uber Driver Charged with Raping Villanova Student

Mirvan Dinler, a 26-year-old Uber driver, is facing multiple charges including rape and sexual assault after allegedly attacking a Villanova University student in her dorm room on September 14, 2024. The victim, a 21-year-old senior, testified that she became ill after consuming alcohol at a bar and called an Uber to return to campus. Upon arriving, she has no recollection of the ride home and woke up to find Dinler assaulting her. Dinler's attorney claims there are significant inconsistencies in the victim's account and asserts his client's innocence, promising to present a different narrative in court. Following the incident, Dinler has been banned from the university, and a trial is set to begin in January 2025. In a separate case, a 19-year-old has been arrested for allegedly impersonating an Uber driver and assaulting a 15-year-old girl, highlighting ongoing concerns around safety in ride-sharing services.