Grand Central Christmas Eve Slashings: Suspect's Emotional Court Appearance
On Christmas Eve, a stabbing spree at Grand Central Terminal left two victims injured. 28-year-old Jason Sargeant, a Brooklyn resident, was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree assault, among other charges.
<img src="https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2024/12/1200/675/two-stabbed-at-nyc-tourist-hotspot-grand-central-station-less-than-a-week-after-subway-fire-murder.png?ve=1&tl=1" alt="Crime scene from NYC subway slashings">During his Christmas Day arraignment, Sargeant unexpectedly saw his mother in the courtroom and cried out, "Wait, mom, I didn’t know you were here!" The incident unfolded around 10:15 p.m. A 26-year-old woman was slashed in the neck, and a 42-year-old man was slashed in the wrist. Both victims were transported to hospitals in stable condition. A knife was recovered at the scene.
A Manhattan judge set bail at $150,000. Sargeant's next court appearance is scheduled for December 30th.
This incident follows another recent subway attack where a woman was tragically burned alive, leading to criticism of Governor Kathy Hochul's statements regarding subway safety. Despite these incidents, Hochul recently deployed 750 National Guard members to enhance holiday security in the subways.
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While this incident is concerning, it's important to consider it within the broader context of NYC's ongoing efforts to improve subway safety and address crime in the city.
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