On Friday, June 23, 2023 Tanya McCray, who was assaulted by an entitled investment banker, returned to court only to find out her case is being adjourned until September 28th.
Her attacker, Jean Francois Coste, was charged with second degree assault and released without bail. This is one of
many cases that are part of ongoing investigations. Comparing this April to April of last year, the MTA reported an 87.5% increase in felony and misdemeanor assaults across all NYCT departments. At this point in 2023, we are running ahead of 2022 YTD incidents by 21.4%.
“The assault on our member, Tanya McCray, was a reprehensible act that deserves to be met with the full force of the law. This was an act of violence and the perpetrator must be shown that he is not above the law.” said Richard Davis.
As members and officers gathered in support of McCray, they learned again that cases within the justice system can be lengthy, complex, and often involve protracted legal process, which can be emotionally and mentally tiring not only for the victim but also for those who are supporting her. “Solidarity goes a long way during the fight for justice.” Said RTO VP Canella Gomez, “no member should have to navigate this process alone. We are here with support and resources every step of the way.”
Join your union brothers and sisters in solidarity with Sister McCray for her next court date on September 23rd.
