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Woman Accused of Stabbing Lyft Driver 11 Times Denied Bond
1 Sep
Summary
- Woman denied bond after allegedly stabbing driver 11 times.
- Defense claims a severe mental health crisis during the attack.
- Psychological evaluation ordered as she remains jailed.
A woman accused of stabbing her Lyft driver 11 times before allegedly taking his vehicle has been denied bond. Naziyha Weatherall faces charges including attempted murder and carjacking stemming from an incident on April 22 in Greenville County.
Prosecutors described the allegations as a "frightening factual scenario," highlighting the extreme danger Weatherall allegedly posed. The victim's wife stated that the trauma prevented her husband from attending the hearing, emphasizing their concern for community safety when such violence occurs during a service.
Weatherall's defense attorney urged the court to consider her mental state, citing a diagnosed psychiatric emergency involving paranoia and delusions, including a belief she was being trafficked. Her mother also appealed to the court, asserting her daughter is not inherently violent.
Ultimately, a judge denied Weatherall's bond request. She will remain jailed pending further psychological evaluations, with one scheduled for September. This development follows an order in June for competency and observation evaluations.
Lyft has stated that the rider accounts involved have been permanently removed from its platform and that the company is assisting law enforcement while prioritizing the driver's well-being.
