Newark Bus Driver Arrested for Assaulting Passenger
Newark Bus Driver Arrested for Assaulting Passenger
Newark Bus Driver Arrested for Assaulting Passenger
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A violent altercation occurred on a New Jersey Transit bus, where driver Toron Walker was recorded viciously attacking a passenger who allegedly spat on him. The incident, captured on multiple videos, shows Walker punching, choking, and slamming the passenger to the ground, prompting horrified reactions from other commuters. Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé confirmed both the driver and the passenger have been charged with aggravated assault following the confrontation on August 16. Eyewitness accounts describe Walker directing passengers to the back of the bus before the altercation escalated. Fortunately, the passenger did not sustain severe injuries, but the event has raised serious concerns regarding safety and conflict resolution on public transportation. NJ Transit is currently under scrutiny as investigations into the incident continue.

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NJ bus driver savagely beats passenger, puts him in chokehold for spitting: video
Video shows New Jersey bus driver brutally beating rider who allegedly spat in his face; both were arrested
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Video Appears To Show Bus Driver Giving Man Who Allegedly Spit On Him A Beatdown
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NJ bus driver savagely beats passenger, puts him in chokehold for spitting: video
Video shows New Jersey bus driver brutally beating rider who allegedly spat in his face; both were arrested
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New Jersey Bus Driver Stomps Rider Who Allegedly Spit On Him
Video Appears To Show Bus Driver Giving Man Who Allegedly Spit On Him A Beatdown
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