MTA officials reported that when the train reached its last stop, the conductor checked for remaining passengers and, upon noticing one, asked him to leave, sparking a confrontation.
Janno Lieber, MTA Chair, emphasized the shocking nature of the attack, stating, 'This guy chased our conductor onto the platform, and he attacked him brutally and stabbed him multiple times,' highlighting the severity of the situation.
MTA criminal justice advocate Kathryn Falasca condemned the suspect's repeated offenses, stating, 'This is a person that uses the transit system to prey on our customers and our employees,' pointing out the urgent need for addressing such behaviors.
Despite a decrease in assaults on transit workers compared to previous years, with 70 incidents reported so far in 2023, the numbers remain concerning as advocates call for better accountability measures.
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