WASHINGTON D.C. – Maurice Driver, 35, of Gloucester City, New Jersey, is facing serious federal charges after allegedly attempting to cover up his involvement in a passenger’s disturbing allegations. A five-count indictment, unsealed today, accuses Driver of deliberately misleading federal agents investigating claims of sexual assault.
According to court documents, Driver was a Lead Service Attendant aboard an Amtrak train traveling from Washington, D.C. to Chicago between January 3rd and 4th, 2024. The indictment details how Driver engaged in both verbal and text-based communication with a passenger, and allegedly granted her access to a vacant sleeper car. Shortly after arriving in Chicago on January 4th, the passenger filed a report with Amtrak Police, alleging Driver sexually assaulted her within that sleeper car. The Amtrak Office of Inspector General (OIG) immediately launched an investigation.
The crux of the case isn’t the initial allegation, but the subsequent deception. On January 5th, during an interview with an Amtrak-OIG Special Agent, Driver allegedly provided a series of false statements. He is accused of denying his personal phone number, falsely claiming he hadn’t shared it with the passenger, and lying about both texting and showing the passenger to the sleeper car. These aren’t minor omissions; they represent a concerted effort to obstruct the investigation, according to the indictment.
Federal prosecutors, Assistant U.S. Attorneys Rebecca G. Ross and Brian P. Kelly of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, are handling the case. U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Special Agent in Charge Mike Waters of the Amtrak OIG Eastern Area Field Office announced the charges today, signaling a firm stance against obstructing justice within the federal transportation system. The Amtrak OIG’s Eastern Region spearheaded the investigation.
If convicted on all counts, Driver faces a maximum statutory sentence of five years in prison for making false statements. It’s crucial to remember that this is the *maximum* penalty. The actual sentence will be determined by the court, taking into account federal sentencing guidelines and other relevant factors. The indictment serves as a formal accusation, and Driver, like all defendants, is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
This case underscores the seriousness with which federal authorities treat not only alleged assaults but also any attempt to impede investigations. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case as it develops, bringing you the unvarnished truth from the D.C. courts. The full indictment is available through the U.S. Department of Justice website.
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Key Facts
- State: Washington DC
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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