Accused attacker leaves court, Transport Workers Union speaks out

Alexander Wright, the man accused of attacking MTA employee Anthony Nelson in August, skipped his court date Thursday morning.

This comes two years after the attack in which Nelson suffered a broken nose and collarbone.

“The attack he suffered at the hands of Alexander was not an accident. It wasn’t an argument that escalated…It was an intentional act,” said Kathryn Falasca, MTA criminal attorney.

In June, the courts said Wright was mentally unfit to stand trial.

Wright was recently released from jail on $500 bail, sparking outrage from Nelson's family and fellow union members.

Nelson is now walking free. People close to Nelson said he was not taking the news well.

“He's really struggling with a lot of mental health issues at the moment… he's very disheartened that this man is free after what he did to him,” said Robert Kelly of the Transport Workers Union.

According to Thursday's proceeding, Wright must appear at the Bronx County Hall of Justice on Monday, Sept. 30, or a warrant will be issued for his arrest.