Prosecutors’ weakened case sees DiDi driver granted bail in assault case
A DiDi driver facing kidnapping and sexual assault charges has been granted bail after prosecutors acknowledged their case had become "significantly weakened" by inconsistencies and inconclusive forensic evidence. The decision represents a dramatic reversal from the initial bail denial just over a week earlier, highlighting potential problems with the original police investigation and underscoring the importance of rigorous prosecution review.
Amarbayasgalan Yondonlodoi, a 51-year-old Mongolian national, was arrested on 3 June after allegedly assaulting a 17-year-old passenger during a ride on 2 June. On 12 June, prosecutors revealed several critical weaknesses: vehicle GPS data contradicted the police statement regarding the driver's location; the rape kit results provided "no further evidence" supporting the charges; and the alleged victim's destination address in case documents was incorrect. Judge Greg Grogin granted bail after prosecutors informed the court they would no longer oppose release, citing the substantial deterioration in their evidence.
- DiDi driver granted bail after prosecutors identified major case inconsistencies
- Rape kit inconclusive; vehicle data contradicted police statements
- Prosecutors reversed course, admitting case significantly weakened
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “A DiDi driver was accused of kidnapping and raping a teenage girl. But he walked out of court after prosecutors admit the real facts are very different – and ‘significantly weakened’ by rape kit results”.