Prosecutor Declines Charges Against Subway Stabbing Victim in NYC Incident

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1 year ago

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A **69-year-old** man was attacked on a **New York City subway** while sleeping and subsequently fatally stabbed one of his assailants.
**Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz** stated that the man was defending himself during a robbery attempt, leading to no charges being filed against him.
Four men involved in the incident have been indicted on **robbery and assault** charges; one of the attackers, **Stalin Moya**, died from his injuries.
The altercation was caught on video, showing the victim being punched and kicked by multiple men prior to the stabbing.
This incident follows a **spate of violent crimes on the subway**, raising safety concerns among passengers.

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