Teen Speaks Out After Driving Lesson Assault | Providence News

Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

A Rhode Island teen has come forward after alleging a horrific sexual assault during a driving lesson, claiming the instructor made lewd comments, initiated unwanted physical contact, and demanded a sex act — which he refused. The driving school, Mejia Driving School, remains silent, refusing to confirm if the instructor is still employed there — a glaring lack of accountability for parents. The teen’s mother voiced heartbreak and shattered trust, saying she’ll never entrust her child to such an instructor again. The accused, Rivera, has been arraigned on charges of second-degree sexual…