A Boston man accused of punching and kicking a transgender lady throughout a violent assault on a prepare final month was charged with assault and different crimes, officers stated.
The unidentified sufferer, 41, advised transit police that she was attacked on Halloween on the Maverick prepare station, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office stated in a information launch.
She reported being punched and kicked whereas the suspect, recognized as Gregory Burnett, allegedly screamed derogatory phrases at her reminiscent of “you’re not a girl, you’re a person,” the DA stated.
The lady stated she tried to defend herself however Burnett grabbed her foot by the heel and pulled her leg, inflicting her to fall and fracture her wrist.
She advised transit police she believed she was attacked due to her gender id.
“We won’t ever tolerate anybody being subjected to abuse — a lot much less bodily assault—for his or her sexual orientation, gender id or expression,” District Attorney Kevin Hayden stated in an announcement. “And all our residents and guests have the precise and expectation to journey on public transportation in peace and security.”
The assault occurred because the Blue Line prepare was stopped with the doorways open. Officials stated Burnett boarded the prepare, “instantly approached her, and commenced shouting derogatory phrases at her,” Hayden stated.
He then allegedly “assaulted her by punching and kicking her.” Other passengers needed to intervene and assist combat off Burnett, the district legal professional’s workplace stated.
Police had been capable of establish Burnett, 53, because the alleged attacker by witness descriptions and surveillance video. He was arrested on Nov. 12 and charged with assault and battery inflicting severe bodily harm, assault and battery, assault and battery with a harmful weapon, and civil rights violation with harm. It’s not clear if he has an legal professional.