The 24 -year -old man from Kansas was arrested for attacking the American Airlines on board.
According to The New York Post The Man, identified as Julius Jordan Priester, a stewardess attacked after the shirt was eaten. Reportedly threw employees on the ground and, according to the report, cited the prosecutor.
Priester, 24 -year -old Wichity inhabitants, joined the American Airlines from Bradley International Airport in Hartford, Connecticut.
The Ministry of Justice said he was arrested and accused of attacking a member of the on -board guides.
The incident occurred around 22:00, when the flight was linked to Chicago medium air.
“For thirty minutes to an hour, Priester got up, began to take off his shirt, and then ran into the back of the” help me “aircraft,” US lawyer Connecticut David Sullivan was quoted.
Priester then grabbed the victim sitting, and violently brought them to the ground.
“Then he grabbed the stewardess (” victim “) who was sitting, shouting,” You go with me, “and violently brought the victim to the ground,” Sullivan said.
The attacker tried to tow a member of the on -board conductors, but was stopped by passengers who threw themselves to save employees.
Sullivan’s office also added that Priester continued to shout of incoherent comments even after the passenger helped him sit.
A statement of American Airlines’ issues
American Airlines issued a statement on this matter and praised members of the cabin guides for their help.
“We do not tolerate violence and thank the team members for their professionalism and our customers for their help,” he said.
The incident, however, forced the pilot to turn the plane back to Bradley after the captain declared an emergency situation. After a safe landing, the state police arrived in Connecticut on board to arrest the Priester, which was then taken to the hospital for evaluation.
The prosecutors also revealed that Priester already has a criminal history in Kansas, with charges, including charges of an aggravating attack. He is currently in police custody and will soon be made in court.
Priester may face imprisonment of up to 20 years with accusation of disrupting flight crew members and participants.
The condition of the affected stewardess was not revealed.
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