Yesterday, Brittan Jones, 30, pleaded guilty to attempting to push an 85-year-old man onto the subway tracks at Rockefeller Center station. The plea ensures a 7-year prison sentence, followed by 5 years of supervision after his release, as reported by the Manhattan District Attorney’s office.
In early November 2023, a dispute between Brittan Jones and an 85-year-old man at a subway station escalated violently. Around 5:40 a.m., after the elderly man tried to rest on a bench, Jones shoved him onto the tracks. Emergency responders were called by a witness, and the man was rescued, though he suffered injuries, including a fractured hip, and was treated at Mount Sinai West.
"Every New Yorker deserves to be safe in our subway system, and those who jeopardize their safety will be held accountable," stated District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., in the same report. The case was quickly resolved, with Jones pleading guilty and sentencing scheduled for December 18.
District Attorney Bragg praised the NYPD and Detective Jesse Jansky for their quick response and thorough investigation. Assistant D.A. Ellina Cunningham led the prosecution, supported by Assistant D.A. Erin Tierney and Executive Assistant D.A. Lisa DelPizzo.
