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Coverage dated October 22, 2026

MTA Eagle teams ordered to stand down after allegations of excessive force

Headline from ABC 7 New York

It comes after two incidents in which the Eagle Team, who are not police officers, were seen getting physical with alleged fare beaters.

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  1. Pix11

    MTA fare inspectors ordered to 'stand down' after excessive force investigation (opens Pix11)

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    NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) -- MTA officials have put a temporary stop to fare-inspecting EAGLE teams on buses after an investigation was launched into a use of excessive force in Brooklyn, Chairman Janno Lieber announced on Thursday.

  2. ABC 7 New York

    MTA Eagle teams ordered to stand down after allegations of excessive force (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    It comes after two incidents in which the Eagle Team, who are not police officers, were seen getting physical with alleged fare beaters.