CHICAGO (WLS) -- There is new information Thursday about the man charged with lighting a woman on fire on a CTA train earlier this week. The man has a long history of run-ins with the law and documented mental health challenges.

Meanwhile, the victim's family has issued a statement as she remains hospitalized.

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The terrifying ordeal unfolded Monday night, on the CTA Blue Line , as the train was pulling into the Clark and Lake station.

Lawrence Reed has at least 14 criminal cases in Cook County going back to 2017, six of which are battery charges.

Records appear to indicate he may be homeless and suffering from mental illness of some sort.

In court Wednesday, federal investigators were unequivocal when it came to their descript

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