An funding banker was arrested within the early hours of Saturday morning for allegedly punching a feminine New York Metropolis subway operator whereas intoxicated in Brooklyn.
Jean-Francois Coste, 53, was contained in the Stillwell Avenue station on Coney Island at round 12:30 a.m. when he received into an argument with an MTA operator.
Tanya McCray, 56, was about to start her shift when she witnessed Coste – a senior fairness analyst at Tocqueville Asset Administration – making an attempt to entry a room for workers solely.
McCray, a 21-year veteran of the MTA and a prepare operator, advised police that when she denied Coste entry and mentioned he could not get in, he punched her within the face.
Jean-Francois Coste, 53, was contained in the Stillwell Avenue station on Coney Island at round 12:30 a.m. when he received into an argument with an MTA operator
Tanya McCray, 56, was about to start her shift when she witnessed Coste making an attempt to entry a room for workers solely. McCray advised police that when she denied Coste entry and mentioned he could not get in, he punched her within the face
She mentioned: ‘I did not see him punch me. I did not see the punch, it occurred so quick.’
The MTA veteran was capable of combat off Coste by hitting him within the face along with her thermos and lunch bag earlier than being assisted by a co-worker.
There have been a number of cops on the station as not solely does the cease have a police precinct, there are often officers there as a part of an try to attach with homeless subway riders at that late hour.
They took Coste into custody after he tried to run into an idling prepare and cops had been capable of nook him.
McCray suffered a number of bruises and was taken to an area hospital. McCray, her bosses and her union are demanding the complete punishment for Coste.
There have been a number of cops on the station as not solely does the cease have a police precinct, there are often officers there as a part of an try to attach with homeless subway riders at that late hour
Coste was taken into custody after he tried to run into an idling prepare and cops had been capable of nook him
The MTA veteran was capable of combat off Coste by hitting him within the face along with her thermos and lunch bag earlier than being assisted by a co-worker
Coste – who suffered a black eye and scratches to his face – has been charged with assaulting a transit worker, harassment and menacing. He was launched with out bail and is anticipated to seem in courtroom once more in March.
A Brooklyn choose advised Coste to remain away from McCray. He declined remark when reached at his Brooklyn house by the Day by day Information.
She mentioned of her attacker Saturday: ‘I hope justice is finished. I hope he will get jail time.’
Police sources advised the New York Day by day Information they suspected Coste – who they noticed as clearly drunk – was attempting to make use of the lavatory.
Transport Employees Union President Richard Davis added: ‘We’ll see this man in courtroom …. No extra slaps on the wrist.’
McCray mentioned of her attacker Saturday: ‘I hope justice is finished. I hope he will get jail time.’
Coste – who suffered a black eye and scratches to his face – has been charged with assaulting a transit worker, harassment and menacing. He was launched with out bail and is anticipated to seem in courtroom once more in March
NYC Transit Chief Working Officer Craig Cipriano mentioned his company has ‘zero tolerance’ for assaults towards transit employees.
Whereas general crime within the metropolis is up practically 25 p.c in 2022, transit crime had gone down in November, with the town crediting a surge in police on the subway system.
Felony assaults are up 12.8 p.c throughout the 5 boroughs by December 11.
Coste, who had no prior arrest file, has served as an fairness analyst for Tocqueville for 14 years. DailyMail.com reached out to the agency, in addition to McCray, for remark.
