Man who posed as Uber driver to rape women in West Hollywood sentenced to 8 years

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Friday, October 12, 2018
Man who posed as Uber driver to rape women in West Hollywood sentenced to 8 years
A serial rapist who faked being an Uber driver in West Hollywood was sentenced to more than eight years in prison Friday.

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (KABC) -- A serial rapist who faked being an Uber driver in West Hollywood was sentenced to more than eight years in prison Friday.

Walter Velasquez listened as at least two female victims gave impact statements in court during the sentencing hearing.

Authorities said Velasquez pleaded guilty as part of a plea bargain for his sentence.

Officials say they have four DNA matches in the case so far.