Former StarTran Bus Driver Pleads Guilty to Assault

By: Jeffrey Lapin

Troy Fischer (via JournalStar)

This is an update to an earlier Lapin Law Offices post: StarTran Bus Driver Fired For Hitting Passenger

The video of the March 23, 2013, bus incident was released (warning contains graphic content):

Mr. Fischer, who had been scheduled to go to trial on for assault charges related to the bus incident next week, reversed his position. On July 18, 2013, Mr. Fischer pled guilty to a misdemeanor charge of third-degree assault. The charge carries a maximum penalty of not more than one year imprisonment, or $1,000.00 dollar fine, or both. He will be sentenced to on September 18, 2013. His lawyer intends on asking for probation.

SOURCES

• Raw: Neb. Bus Driver Assaults Passenger (Associated Press via YouTube)
• Ex-bus driver pleads guilty to assault caught on video (Lori Pilger / Lincoln Journal Star)

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StarTran Bus Driver Fired For Hitting Passenger

By: Jeffrey Lapin

A Lincoln StarTran bus driver, who has been accused of assaulting a rider and removing him from the bus on March 23, 2013, has been fired. The driver, Troy Fischer, has also been cited for misdemeanor assault, according to Lincoln police. 

Lincoln Public Works Director Miki Esposito stated, "We take this incredibly seriously. This behavior is unacceptable."

A video of the incident was released today.

SOURCES

• Update: StarTran Driver Fired After Video Shows Him Punching Passenger by Owen Jensen via 1011 News
• Image via 1011 News

ABOUT LAPIN LAW OFFICES

Lapin Law Offices represents clients involved in all types of personal injury cases in Lincoln and throughout Nebraska. If you have been injured as a result of someone's criminal act or negligence please call us at 402-421-8033 or submit your information online: Contact Us. We offer a free initial consultation and do not collect a fee unless we get money for you.