A man accused of kidnapping and strangling an Uber driver in Seekonk faced a jury on Friday, but a verdict won’t be reached just yet after seven hours in the courtroom.
James Oakes, 26, is facing seven charges stemming from an April 2025 Uber ride in which he’s accused of strangulation and assault with intent to rape among other charges.
Jurors heard evidence from a series of Oakes’ texts and phone call logs, and Oakes himself also took the stand…