Brooklyn Woman Allegedly Attacks MTA Bus Driver

A woman allegedly attacked an MTA bus driver on her morning to commute, accusing her of purposely driving slow. Alicea Diaz of Coney Island was aboard the B82 Limited in Bensonhurst when she allegedly yelled and hit bus driver Jacqueline Benjamin, 60-years-old, reported the New York Post. Diaz was charged at Brooklyn Criminal Court with assault, menacing, harassment and criminal mischief. Attacking an MTA employee is considered a felony and Diaz could face jail time. The driver was taken to Coney Island Hospital to be treated for pain in her eye and forehead. She was not charged.

Tags: Bensonhurst, Coney Island, MTA

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Brooklyn Man Allegedly Tried to Coerce Son of Sex Offender

Simon Taub of Brooklyn was charged today with attempted grand larceny after allegedly telling the adult son of a convicted sex offender, Meyer Lebovits, that if he was not paid over $100,000 he would accuse him of sexually assaulting his son, according to the Brooklyn District Attorneys Office. Lebovits told the DA’s office about the threat, and the investigation resulted in Lebovits handing over $75,000 to Taub, who was arrested shortly after the transaction, reports the New York Post.

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