Two women were arrested for assaulting an MTA employee in East New York. The suspects, Leschea Thompson and Ayizhae Thomas, face multiple charges, including assault and endangering a child. Marshalee Reid, the victim, was attacked after she confronted one suspect for jumping a turnstile. Reid sustained injuries, including lacerations, during the assault. In light of this incident, the Transportation Workers Union has called for increased policing in subway stations to address the rising crime.
Both suspects are charged for allegedly attacking MTA employee Marshalee Reid, who asked them to pay the fare after one jumped the turnstile.
Reid, who had undergone brain surgery, was assaulted at the New Lots Avenue station while trying to perform her job when the incident occurred.
The assault on Reid involved punches and one suspect using keys to inflict lacerations, leading to her hospitalization and treatment for injuries.
In response to the incident, the Transportation Workers Union called for stronger measures against subway crime and increased police presence.
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