Man charged with brutally attacking woman on CTA Red Line train while on parole: CPD

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man is accused of brutally attacking a 61-year-old woman, while on parole, on a Red Line train last week.

Mijawon Johnson is back in custody and has been charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery.

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Chicago police said CTA employees found the woman unresponsive with contusions and a cut on her face at about 1:35 a.m. on Thursday near the Roosevelt station.

She was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

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