Judge: Accused MTA attacker needs more evaluation before standing trial
MTA officials, members of the Transportation Workers Union, and friends and family of the victim say justice has been delayed.
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The man accused of attacking MTA worker Alexander Wright back in 2022 appeared in court on Wednesday.
In August 2022, Anthony Nelson was working inside the Pelham Park No. 6 train station he was told people were being harassed outside the station.
Prosecutors say Nelson rushed to help and was thrown to the ground by Wright, injuring his right shoulder. Prosecutors say they are ready to stand trial, but a judge says more evaluation is needed.
MTA officials, members of the Transportation Workers Union, and friends and family of Nelson say justice has been delayed.
Wright is due back in court on Sept. 26.
The Bronx District Attorney's office provided the following statement:
"Today, the case against Alexander Wright for assaulting an MTA employee, Anthony Nelson, in a Bronx subway station was on the calendar in Bronx Supreme Court, for an update and possible disposition. Defense counsel requested an adjournment to continue efforts to explore a possible mental health treatment disposition in the Judicial Treatment and Diversion Part. Bronx Supreme Court Justice Riviezzo granted the request for adjournment. The next court date is scheduled for September 26, 2024. The Bronx District Attorney’s Office stands ready for trial. We are committed to pursuing a just outcome for this case and continuing to provide support through our Crime Victims Assistance Bureau."
