Las Vegas Cab Driver Indicted for Allegedly Groping Sleeping Passenger

A Las Vegas taxi driver has been indicted on multiple felony counts after authorities say he sexually assaulted a sleeping passenger in his cab. The indictment, returned by a Clark County grand jury, alleges the driver touched the woman inappropriately while she was unconscious during a ride in the city.

The victim reportedly woke up during the incident, confronted the driver, and struck him before managing to escape when he slowed the vehicle. Police were called, and the driver was taken into custody shortly afterward. Prosecutors have not released the driver's name pending formal arraignment.

A judge ordered the driver held on $100,000 bail with high-level electronic monitoring, citing flight risk concerns. The conditions are stricter than typical releases, reflecting the seriousness of the charges and the potential danger to the community.

The case adds to ongoing scrutiny of passenger safety in the Las Vegas taxi industry, where thousands of tourists rely on cabs daily. The driver is expected to appear in court later this month to enter a plea. If convicted, he faces a possible prison sentence and mandatory sex offender registration.