Archive · 2 Jul 2025
Thai Model Assaulted In Brooklyn Subway By Repeat Offender Out On Bail
A Thai model studying in New York was badly hurt and robbed at a subway station.
A man named Lewis Doctor, who had been let out of jail on bail, attacked her.
He grabbed her, hit her, and took her things.
The model got hurt and is grateful to be alive.
People are now talking about whether the justice system is keeping people safe when they let offenders out on bail.
A 26-year-old Thai model was attacked and robbed at a Brooklyn subway station.
The attacker, Lewis Doctor, 54, is a repeat offender who was out on bail.
Doctor grabbed the model by the throat, punched her, and stole her belongings.
The model sustained facial injuries, including a split lip and cuts.
The incident has sparked criticism over the justice system's handling of violent offenders.
- Who
- Lewis Doctor assaulted Zine Raksasutee.
- What
- A Thai model was assaulted and robbed.
- When
- The assault occurred on June 22.
- Where
- At the Chauncey Street subway station in Bushwick, Brooklyn.
- Why
- The incident has reignited criticism over the handling of violent offenders in New York's justice system.
Critics
Supporters
Public Safety
Critics
The justice system failed to protect the public.
Supporters
This is an isolated incident.
Bail Reform
Critics
Bail reform is a failure that allows dangerous individuals to be on the streets.
Supporters
Bail reform is necessary to protect people's rights.
- Victim
- Zine Raksasutee, 26, Thai model
- Attacker
- Lewis Doctor, 54
- Location
- Chauncey Street subway station, Brooklyn
- Date of Attack
- June 22
- Charges
- First-degree assault and robbery
- Bail Amount
- $50,000
- Stolen Items
- iPhone, AirPods, debit card, handbag, and hard drive (approx. $1,400)