Hashem Ramezanpour - Texas - 2017 (CAPTURED)

I became recently aware of this case as well and I know I'm about to go off on several tangents here- but with New Year's Eve being last night and all, this is something that frustrates me- I've stated on this forum that there's nothing wrong with going out and having a good time but that if you feel too drunk, be responsible, don't drink and drive- go home with a designated driver, take a taxi and/or use a ride-sharing app. I still feel that way but the problem is unfortunately sometimes people do follow the advice and then get Hashem for their Uber driver. (I realize the alleged victim here was an elderly woman- but I feel the analogy still sort of works).

So this case is just really unfortunate as Uber is supposed to be a safe alternative to taxis but has run in to controversy, and one of the criticisms is alleged lax background checks (their license was taken away in London).

As for Hashem, hopefully he hasn't fled to Iran but unfortunately it seems to be what authorities fear at the moment.