The incident occurred one evening in November last year when the woman ordered a taxi to meet friends, as stated in court documents. During the ride, which lasted over half an hour, the taxi driver began groping her, with the assault continuing throughout the journey. The woman testified that he touched her thigh and genital area, took her hand and placed it on his genitals, and told her about his sexual preferences.
After the taxi ride, her friends described her as disgusted, angry, and shocked. In court, the taxi driver admitted to touching the woman but denied any intent to grope or sexually harass her. The district court determined that the events occurred as the woman described, finding the driver guilty of sexual harassment.
The court noted that the penalty value reached imprisonment level because the offense happened in a taxi, an environment where people should expect safety from harassment. After an overall assessment, the court deemed a conditional sentence with fines a sufficiently intrusive measure. Specific evidence presented in court, the driver's name and age, the taxi company involved and any action it took, any prior criminal record, and the exact date and location of the ride have not been disclosed.