PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A TriMet bus driver accused of grabbing a passenger by the throat is on leave for an investigation by the agency.
KGW reports 53-year-old Brian Christeson was off-duty but in uniform Dec. 30 when he scuffled with Ludwig Lipscomb.
The dispute arose after an Asian couple boarded without fare and had trouble communicating with the driver.
Police arrested Christeson but city prosecutors dismissed charges.
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Information from: KGW-TV, http://www.kgw.com/
