'Big Man' Train Passenger Charged With Assault - 21st Dec 2011

A train passenger dubbed "Big Man", whose confrontation with a fellow passenger featured in a viral YouTube video, has been charged with assault.

Alan Pollock, 35, was shown apparently removing 19-year-old Sam Main from the Edinburgh to Perth train on Friday December 9.

The video - filmed by another passenger with a mobile phone - has had more than a million views on YouTube.

The alleged incident happened atLinlithgow station, on board a ScotRail service on Friday, December 9.

British Transport Police said both men had been reported to the procurator fiscal.

Sky News understands that Mr Pollock, an investment banker from Stirling, has been charged with assault.

Mr Main, a student, has been reported under Section 38 of the Criminal Justice and Licensing Act Scotland. Source

Note: You can't win, when you stand up for society you get punished, if you ignore unacceptable behavior you are vindicated. I am sure this will be yet another case that will make the next person think twice before stepping up to the plate and help someone.