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Crime
Indian Taxi Driver Convicted of Rape, Loses US Citizenship
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🗓 01 Sep 2026, 08:43 AM
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An Indian-origin taxi driver, Singh, has been convicted of rape in the United States. The case also resulted in the revocation of his US citizenship, following his entry as a visitor in February 1992.
A taxi driver of Indian origin, identified only as Singh, was found guilty of rape in a United States court. The conviction came after a trial that examined evidence linking Singh to the alleged assault.
The driver had entered the United States in February 1992 as a visitor, with a temporary stay not exceeding six months. The court’s decision not only imposed criminal penalties but also led to the revocation of his US citizenship.
Lawyers for the prosecution argued that Singh’s actions violated federal sexual assault statutes, while the defense highlighted procedural issues. The final judgment was delivered in the federal district court, marking a significant legal outcome for the case.
The driver had entered the United States in February 1992 as a visitor, with a temporary stay not exceeding six months. The court’s decision not only imposed criminal penalties but also led to the revocation of his US citizenship.
Lawyers for the prosecution argued that Singh’s actions violated federal sexual assault statutes, while the defense highlighted procedural issues. The final judgment was delivered in the federal district court, marking a significant legal outcome for the case.