WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for XXXXXX (insert district) issued the following press release:
WASHINGTON - Bryan Betancur was found guilty today in D.C. Superior Court, following a bench trial for charges related to assaulting a woman on the metro, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.
"Today's verdict underscores our commitment to protecting the safety and dignity of every passenger who relies on our public transit system," said U.S. Attorney Pirro. "No crime is too small when it involves a person's sense of security."
Betancur was found guilty of one count of simple assault on August 12, 2026. Sentencing will take place on August 13, 2026, at 2:00 p...