On July 17, police say the 58-year-old woman and her son were walking up the
stairs of the Canal Street subway station when Robinson approached them.
Police say Robinson grabbed the son’s backpack, causing him to fall down the
stairs. They say the son then reached for his mother, causing her to fall as
well.
Surveillance video shows Robinson leaving the subway station shortly after
the incident.
The mother was in a coma for several days after her fall until her family
decided to take her off life support.
Robinson is charged with murder and two counts of manslaughter.
MTA Communication Director Tim Minton issued the following statement:
“This was a terrible crime
over the summer and our hearts continue to go out to the victim’s family.
Once again it is clear that with cameras in every subway station anyone who
preys on transit riders can expect to be identified and face justice. We urge
prosecutors to be as aggressive in court as the NYPD was in its
investigation."