Lyft Driver Charged in Stabbing on Christmas Night

Kiona Thomas, 25, was charged with stabbing a woman Christmas night over a dispute about how many passengers she would transport, CBS News reports.Thomas was arraigned Tuesday on a charge of assault with intent to murder. Suggested Reading Post #3 6-18-2025 Post #2 6-18-2025 Post #1 6-16-2025 Video will return here when scrolled back into…

Kiona Thomas, 25, was charged with stabbing a woman Christmas night over a dispute about how many passengers she would transport, CBS News reports.

Thomas was arraigned Tuesday on a charge of assault with intent to murder.

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Apparently she was picking up a customer in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood at about 11:15 p.m. on Christmas but got upset over some miscommunication revolving around the number of passengers.

According to CBS News, when the 21-year-old younger sister of the passenger came outside, an argument arose and she was stabbed in the neck.

“The incredible level of violence here from a stranger over what seemed to be a disagreement for a ride-share service is incredibly concerning,” said Suffolk County, Mass., Assistant District Attorney Lauren Hatch.

Thomas turned herself in Monday.

In a statement, Lyft said that it will work with police and is "deeply troubled" by the allegations.

Read more at CBS News.

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