Grand Central Christmas Eve Slashings: Suspect Cries for Mom in Court

On Christmas Eve, a shocking incident unfolded at Grand Central Terminal. Jason Sargeant, 28, allegedly carried out two unprovoked slashings, injuring a 42-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman, Imani-Ciara Pizarro.

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Sargeant was arraigned on charges of assault and attempted assault. During his court appearance, he emotionally called out for his mother.

The attack on the 42-year-old man resulted in a deep wrist cut, profuse bleeding, and required a tourniquet before transport to Bellevue Hospital. Ms. Pizarro described being stabbed in the throat while on the phone. She expressed distress that bystanders didn't intervene and that police weren't present.

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Sargeant has prior arrests for criminal mischief, fare evasion, and assaulting a police officer. He's being held on $150,000 bail. His next court date is December 30th.

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