A woman who survived a horrific CTA Blue Line attack in November has been discharged from Stroger Hospital. The brutal assault saw Bethany MaGee doused in gasoline and set ablaze on the L train, leaving her family shaken but grateful for the medical team's efforts.
In a statement released Friday, MaGee expressed heartfelt gratitude to those who have supported her family during this challenging time. "I am especially thankful to the exceptional burn team at Stroger Hospital for their compassion and expertise," she said, acknowledging the care shown to her and her loved ones.
MaGee's ordeal took a dark turn as Lawrence Reed, accused of orchestrating the attack, was described by prosecutors as committing an act of terrorism. The assault lasted for nearly a full minute, leaving MaGee with severe burns. If convicted, Reed faces a life sentence, and court records reveal a history of mental health issues, including schizophrenia and depression.
Reed's lawyers have highlighted his struggles with mental illness, stating that he has been under treatment for 26 years. A 2024 report in another case noted that Reed takes medication to manage suicidal ideation. With Reed facing terrorism charges, the full extent of the attack remains a source of outrage and concern for MaGee and her family.
In a statement released Friday, MaGee expressed heartfelt gratitude to those who have supported her family during this challenging time. "I am especially thankful to the exceptional burn team at Stroger Hospital for their compassion and expertise," she said, acknowledging the care shown to her and her loved ones.
MaGee's ordeal took a dark turn as Lawrence Reed, accused of orchestrating the attack, was described by prosecutors as committing an act of terrorism. The assault lasted for nearly a full minute, leaving MaGee with severe burns. If convicted, Reed faces a life sentence, and court records reveal a history of mental health issues, including schizophrenia and depression.
Reed's lawyers have highlighted his struggles with mental illness, stating that he has been under treatment for 26 years. A 2024 report in another case noted that Reed takes medication to manage suicidal ideation. With Reed facing terrorism charges, the full extent of the attack remains a source of outrage and concern for MaGee and her family.
. I feel bad for them having to go through all that trauma. And the fact that it took so long for him to get help is just mind-blowing. The burn team at Stroger Hospital did an amazing job saving her life, though 
. Can't imagine what she's going through right now, but I hope she gets the support and care she needs 
I'm so relieved to hear that Bethany is finally out of the hospital! 
The medical team must've been absolutely amazing to help her through such a traumatic experience 
. It's heartbreaking that she went through that, but it's clear that her strong support system and the hospital's care helped get her through it 
. I can only imagine how tough it must be for her family, though... they're really lucky to have people like Bethany who are so grateful for their help 
. Hope Bethany gets all the support she needs as she moves forward from this...
. We need to focus on the fact that he broke the law and put an innocent person in harm's way, not just his mental health struggles. And let's be real, if he was so unstable, how did he manage to orchestrate such a complex attack? It's time we stopped making excuses and start holding people accountable for their actions 
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. Stroger Hospital did a great job with the burn team, though - they're heroes in my book 
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like, can't these meds work? 