An imposter posing as a taxi driver, Mohamad Sabbagh Edinburgh Rapist, who sexually assaulted a woman in his unauthorised vehicle, experienced a physical collapse in the courtroom as he received a seven-year prison sentence.
Mohamad Sabbagh provided transportation to his victim and her friend after a night out in the central heart of Glasgow on May 1, 2022.
Assuming that Mohamad Sabbagh was a legitimate taxi driver, the two women entered his vehicle, and one was subsequently taken to her residence.
Subsequently, the individual, who is 40 years old, transported his 25-year-old target to an isolated area and coerced her into engaging in sexual intercourse.
Mohamad Sabbagh entered the rear of the vehicle and sexually assaulted her while she was under the influence and unable to provide or refuse consent.
Subsequently, the woman informed her mother that she implored him to transport her back to her residence. Nevertheless, she was subjected to a sexual attack at a car park located in the Niddrie region of the city.
Mohamad Sabbagh, a resident of Edinburgh, received a seven-year sentence at the High Court of the city on Wednesday.
Additionally, he was indefinitely registered as a sex offender.
An indefinite non-harassment order was granted, prohibiting Mohamad Sabbagh from contacting or attempting to contact his victim.
Lady Ross informed Mohamad Sabbagh that the complained individual had entered his vehicle, assuming he would transport her to her residence. She was an unfamiliar individual who required assistance and was in a susceptible state. You took advantage of her susceptibility.
You were cognisant of the fact that she had regurgitated in your vehicle. She was inebriated and, hence, unable to give informed permission to engage in sexual activity with you.
“According to her account, she experienced intermittent loss of consciousness and felt frightened.” “She simply desired to return to her residence,” stated the judge.
“According to your account, she propositioned you for sex, and you succumbed to temptation.” The jury dismissed that explanation. You persist in refusing to accept accountability, asserting that the incident was consensual and instigated by the individual who filed the complaint. In this manner, you attempt to assign fault to the victim.
Lady Ross stated that the crime had a profound effect on the victim, who was highly upset following the terrible incident.
According to Detective Inspector Arthur McEwan of Police Scotland, Mohamad Sabbagh’s attitude was quite repulsive.
The victim, under the impression that the perpetrator was a taxi driver, expected a safe journey to her destination. However, she was subjected to a highly distressing and painful experience instead.
“She has demonstrated remarkable fortitude throughout this case.”
“If anyone has experienced a sexual offence, I strongly urge you to reach out to Police Scotland at 101. We will promptly respond, take appropriate measures, and offer you the essential assistance.”
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