Arrest made in MARTA fight

MARTA Police have arrested two men for their alleged involvement in a fight last week that was caught on video and went viral on the internet.

Frederick L. Missick and Luther L. Thomas were charged with disorderly conduct and have been suspended from the transit service, MARTA officials said.

Two passengers said the fight began after they were harassed by Missick and Thomas because they are transgender, MARTA officials said. Although the brawl was taped by other passengers, MARTA officials say the investigation was hampered by a lack of witnesses willing to come forward.

Missick, 35, was arrested Saturday, according to jail records. Thomas, 34, was arrested Thursday. Thomas was released on bond.

Jail records show that Thomas has been arrested twice before by MARTA police. In December 2005, on charges of simple battery, theft by taking and criminal reproduction and sale of recorded material.

WSBTV