The 60-year-old victim told police he got into a verbal altercation with the suspects before he was punched and his cab was damaged.
Police say one suspect punched the victim in the upper left side of his face, causing pain and swelling. Another suspect damaged the right-side mirror.Police said it is unclear what the fight was about and there were not passengers in the taxi.
Howard Colley, 35, is facing a charge of assault and Natalie Morgan, 51, is facing a charge of criminal mischief.The New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers released a statement, warning other drivers to stay in their cabs.& Livery Cab Driver that is assaulted, robbed or murdered, we will not allow thugs to abuse us and get away with it.
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