Officers recognized Jackson Thursday, and he was taken into custody.ĭuring Friday’s hearing, prosecutors outlined Jackson’s criminal history, which included convictions in 20 for incidents that allegedly occurred onboard CTA trains. A still photo from that video was distributed publicly as part of a community alert. Jackson allegedly fled the scene, but prosecutors said surveillance video captured the incident.

A 64-year-old woman who works for the CTA was waiting in the station for a train when Jackson allegedly approached from behind and punched her, causing bruising and lacerations to her face.

He was held on a $150,000 D-bond during the hearing, which means he must post $15,000 to be released from jail.Īccording to Cook County prosecutors, Jackson was at the Blue Line station just before 7 a.m. James Jackson, 55, appeared in court Friday on charges of aggravated battery of a transit employee and aggravated battery of a victim over 60 years old after he allegedly struck a CTA worker at the Washington Blue Line station.

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