“Jamar Banks stands convicted of an extremely serious assault charge for stabbing a man with a dangerous weapon while onboard a subway car,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This vicious attack left the victim with significant injuries. New Yorkers deserve to feel safe riding our subways, and we will continue to hold accountable those who cause harm and put their safety at risk.”
“As alleged, Angelle Thompson viciously stabbed a hardworking employee who was just doing her job,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We will not tolerate acts of violence committed against workers and commuters who use Manhattan’s transit hubs. I wish the victim a full recovery as she continues to heal from this horrific attack.”
“Christopher Velarde committed vicious unprovoked attacks against two complete strangers in the span of minutes,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Both victims were significantly injured by this violence, requiring hospitalization and extensive surgeries, in addition to emotional trauma. Manhattanites deserve to be safe both above and below ground, and I hope the resolution of this case provides a sense of justice to the victims and their loved ones.”
“Samuel Junker has been held accountable for shoving an innocent woman – a wife and mother – onto the tracks of a Lower Manhattan subway station in a brutal, unprovoked attack,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We will continue to treat acts of violence committed throughout our subway system with the seriousness they deserve, and I thank our prosecutors for their hard work.”
“Patrick Robles violently attempted to rape a young woman on the subway as she did everything she could to escape the attack,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I thank the survivor for her bravery throughout this prosecution and during today’s sentencing.”
