On June 12, 2023 Derrick Blassingame attempted to board a Marta Bus that was already departing. He banged on the window but the bus still left the bus depot. Blassingame fell on the ground, faking being struck by a bus. Blassingame then called the police. The police and EMS then both attended the scene and Blassingame gave the police a written statement and also filled out a complaint claiming to have been assaulted by a bus driver. Blassingame is charged with False statements or writings and also of Making a false report of a crime of assault.