But as the conversation dragged on, Madden said he told his driver he was in a hurry to get to his destination. Madden’s attorneys say they plan to file a lawsuit, but their own investigation was in the early stages Tuesday. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. They had violated several CTA rules, including “fighting while on duty, conduct unbecoming a CTA employee and failure to report the incident,’’ according to a CTA statement. I can’t sleep,” he said. Polling Place: Which team will win more games this season, Illinois or Northwestern? [Kids] know what’s going on in the country... Is a Live-Action Sci-Fi Series About a Claircognizant Black Girl in a New Harlem. Government data — which is incomplete or lacking in some cases — so far fail to show the extent of coronavirus risk at bars and restaurants. That was the end of the ride for Madden. Akiem Hicks is a top-five interior defensive lineman, and Eddie Jackson a top-three safety. Madden has hired a legal team. Also fired was employee Milan Williams, who came on the scene moments later and is seen body-slamming the 43-year old passenger, Lawrence Madden. Instead, he attacked Mr. Madden,” attorney Arielle Williams said. Milan Williams. Download News Break APP The behavior of these former employees was unacceptable and is not at all reflective of the thousands of men and women who take pride and responsibility in their CTA duties,” the statement said. It was about 2 a.m. when the bus stopped and the driver began shooting the breeze with another driver. (Madden says the incident occurred at 77th and Western, though the CTA said it was at 79th.). Lawrence Madden Jr. told reporters Tuesday he suffers ongoing injuries following the June 11 incident, which he said was unprovoked. Madden’s attorneys also said that even though the “vicious” body-slam left their client lying limp on the concrete, arriving Chicago police officers never asked whether he needed medical attention. CHICAGO - A CTA bus driver seen on video body slamming a man has turned himself in to Chicago police. CTA employees fired after passenger seen in video being body-slammed, Ex-Gangster Disciples ‘governor’ now distributing food boxes, not crack cocaine, James Yates once helped run one of Chicago’s most notorious gangs. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. “He literally got upset because I was telling him that he was unprofessional and I’m trying to get to the house,” Madden, 43, recalled Tuesday, talking with reporters at a West Side news conference his lawyers had arranged. SERIES' STAR [Kids] know what’s going on in the country... 'Little Apple' Is a Live-Action Sci-Fi Series About a Claircognizant Black Girl in a New Harlem. . We follow the stories and update you as they develop. Madden was attacked twice by two bus drivers.”. This month, CTA officials described the incident as “deeply disturbing” and said the two employees had been put on leave. Here’s the latest news on how COVID-19 is impacting Chicago and Illinois. He said the bus driver unbuckled his seatbelt and threatened him, so Madden bolted out the back door. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. "She carried herself well," Sky coach James Wade said. The CTA fired Andrews and Milan Williams, the man seen on the video body-slamming Madden. Williams, 46, was charged with felony aggravated battery.