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[quote=Anonymous][quote]This has not been borne out by the statements of witnesses. I saw no mention of threats.[/quote]

I don't know how many people were in the train car when the incident happened. It is readily apparent, though, that [b]not all of them have made public statements regarding the incident. [/b]I really hope that some of the witnesses will come forward and testify in front of the grand jury. And I say that without knowing what they will say.

The reports we do have are inconsistent and clearly slanted by the politics of the news medium on which they appear. Some say no threats. Others say he said he had had enough, it was going to end today, and he didn't care if he went to prison or died. Yeah, I'd feel threatened by that...especially since he reportedly threw garbage at people and then threw his coat on the floor.

At least 2 of the witnesses helped the marine restrain the homeless man. I assume they thought it was the right thing to do...and, apparently having some brains....they aren't shooting off their mouths to the news media. I can almost guarantee you--though it is pure speculation on my part-- that at least one of the 2 people who helped the marine restrain the homeless man has retained an attorney, who may well be negotiating some sort of immunity before testifying for the marine. I mean I sure would because one or both may be facing possible charges too.

I wouldn't talk to the news media if I were just a witness. And..I'd hazard a guess that at least one of the witnesses will have a better reason to stay silent than I would. Good chance at least one is an illegal alien and doesn't want to do anything to bring himself  to the attention of the authorities.

And would you all quit saying nobody pushed the emergency button!!!! MOST NYC transit subway cars do NOT have intercoms. Pulling the emergency brake would have made matters worse. For the record, there are reports that someone did call 911 and it took the police took 15 minutes to respond.

Note that the marine could probably have exited the train when it came to the next station. He didn't. He stayed.

So, I'm with Mayor Adams on this one. Lets not jump to conclusions. Let the investigation take place.

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