Accused Off Duty Cop Faces Transit Workers in Bronx Court

Mirjan Lolja, the off-duty police officer who assaulted a TWU Local 100 sister working the platform at Tremont Ave. last Dec. 23rd, appeared in a Bronx court Wednesday, March 11, 2015 to face charges for his actions.

The hearing dealt with preliminary motions filed by Lolja’s attorney, including one to have the charges dismissed.

Lolja and his attorney appeared surprised if not a bit shaken when they looked around to see the courtroom packed with transit workers wearing their union colors.

At least 25 members, led by RTO Vice President Kevin Harrington, and Administrative Vice President Angel Giboyeaux, delivered a strong message that “It Is Not Okay to Assault Transit Workers.”

The next court date is scheduled for April 24 when the judge will issue her decision on the motions.