By J.J. Quincannon, The Chicago Times
March 3, 2023
CHICAGO – A Chicago man was charged in the attack of a 16-year-old girl on CTA platform in February.
Chicago police said, on February 21, 2023, Lijah Graham, 45, of the 400 block of N. St. Louis Ave, allegedly threatened a 16-year-old girl and struck her arm while the victim was standing on a CTA platform in the 0-100 block of W. Van Buren St.
Graham was taken into custody on Thursday in the 1100 block of S. Wabash Ave and was determined to be a known violent offender against youth and not in compliance with annual registration.
Graham has been charged with one felony count of aggravated battery of a transit passenger, one felony count for failing to register as a violent offender against youth.
Graham will appear at a bond hearing on March 3 at 2600 S. California Ave.
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