NEW YORK (WABC) — Civil rights leaders are calling on the MTA to fire two fare inspectors following allegations of excessive force against a Brooklyn school dean.<\/p>\n
Kyle Taylor, a dean at Mott Bridges Academy, says he was riding a B14 bus to school last Wednesday when two members of the MTA’s Eagle Team asked to see his identification after he had already paid his fare.<\/p>\n
Taylor says that when he tried to leave the bus, the inspectors grabbed him, punched him, and slammed him to the ground. He says he lost consciousness during the encounter.<\/p>\n
“I’m in pain. I can’t sleep at night, and every time I see someone that’s wearing a badge it’s disturbing,” Taylor said.<\/p>\n
Taylor says he is recovering from injuries to his back, neck, shoulder, arm, and elbow.<\/p>\n
The MTA had not responded to a request for comment as of Wednesday morning.<\/p>\n
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