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05-03-2025
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Couple arrested after allegedly throwing coffee at airline employees, forcing way onto Cancun flight
A Florida couple had their destination detoured to jail instead of paradise after they allegedly assaulted airport employees who denied them boarding access after they arrived late for their flight to Cancún. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office confirmed to WSVN that Rafael Seirafe-Novaes, 40, and Beatriz Rapoport De Campos Maia, 29, were arrested for the alleged March 2 assault. Shocking video captured the entire altercation that unfolded when the couple were denied boarding around 8:35 a.m. at Miami International Airport when they arrived late for their American Airlines flight to Cancún and attempted to force their way onto the flight. Both suspects ignored no trespassing signs and verbal commands from a ticket agent before busting through staff onto the restricted jet bridge, authorities said. Massive Brawl Erupts At Atlanta Airport Terminal, Viral Video Shows Seirafe-Novaes allegedly pushed two victims, while Rapoport De Campos Maia is accused of pushing the victims and throwing coffee at them, according to the arrest report obtained by WSVN. Read On The Fox News App Video shows Seirafe-Novaes eventually being escorted in handcuffs to a police car on the tarmac. A spokesperson for American Airlines confirmed the incident to Fox News Digital and said the airline is working closely with police in their investigation. Flight Passenger Says 'Bold Seat Thief' Refused To Budge After Rightful Seat Owner Approached Her "Prior to boarding American Airlines Flight 2494 from Miami (MIA) to Cancún (CUN), law enforcement responded to the gate for two disruptive customers," a statement from American said. "Acts of violence are not tolerated by American Airlines, and we are committed to working closely with law enforcement in their investigation." American Airlines Flight Returns To Gate Over Passenger Hot Spot Name Mentioning 'Bomb' It was not known if the couple would be banned from future American Airlines flights. The flight was delayed due to the incident but arrived at its destination without the couple nearly half an hour after its expected arrival in Cancún. Seirafe-Novaes was charged with resisting an officer without violence and trespassing, while Maia was charged with two counts of battery and trespassing. Click To Get The Fox News App The couple posted bond for their release Monday. According to the Department of Justice, committing acts of intentional violence in an international airport is a federal crime and those found guilty can face up to 20 years in prison and up to a $250,000 article source: Couple arrested after allegedly throwing coffee at airline employees, forcing way onto Cancun flight
Fox News
04-03-2025
- Fox News
Couple arrested after allegedly throwing coffee at airline employees, forcing way onto Cancun flight
A Florida couple had their destination detoured to jail instead of paradise after they allegedly assaulted airport employees who denied them boarding access after they arrived late for their flight to Cancún. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office confirmed to WSVN that Rafael Seirafe-Novaes, 40, and Beatriz Rapoport De Campos Maia, 29, were arrested for the alleged March 2 assault. Shocking video captured the entire altercation that unfolded when the couple were denied boarding around 8:35 a.m. at Miami International Airport when they arrived late for their American Airlines flight to Cancún and attempted to force their way onto the flight. Both suspects ignored no trespassing signs and verbal commands from a ticket agent before busting through staff onto the restricted jet bridge, authorities said. Seirafe-Novaes allegedly pushed two victims, while Rapoport De Campos Maia is accused of pushing the victims and throwing coffee at them, according to the arrest report obtained by WSVN. Video shows Seirafe-Novaes eventually being escorted in handcuffs to a police car on the tarmac. A spokesperson for American Airlines confirmed the incident to Fox News Digital and said the airline is working closely with police in their investigation. "Prior to boarding American Airlines Flight 2494 from Miami (MIA) to Cancún (CUN), law enforcement responded to the gate for two disruptive customers," a statement from American said. "Acts of violence are not tolerated by American Airlines, and we are committed to working closely with law enforcement in their investigation." It was not known if the couple would be banned from future American Airlines flights. The flight was delayed due to the incident but arrived at its destination without the couple nearly half an hour after its expected arrival in Cancún. Seirafe-Novaes was charged with resisting an officer without violence and trespassing, while Maia was charged with two counts of battery and trespassing. The couple posted bond for their release Monday. According to the Department of Justice, committing acts of intentional violence in an international airport is a federal crime and those found guilty can face up to 20 years in prison and up to a $250,000 fine. Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, national crime cases, illegal immigration, and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Yahoo
Couple arrested on suspicion of trying to board American Airlines flight in Miami without authorization
A couple were arrested at Miami International Airport over the weekend on suspicion of forcing their way onto a restricted jet bridge and pushing two people while trying to board a flight, CNN affiliate WSVN reported, citing authorities. Rafael Seirafe-Novaes, 40, and Beatriz Rapoport De Campos Maia, 29, had been denied boarding on Sunday because they were late to their American Airlines flight to Mexico, WSVN reported, citing the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office. The suspects disregarded 'no trespassing' signs and ignored commands from a ticketing agent, forcefully entering the restricted jet bridge, according to arrest reports obtained by WSVN. The pair pushed two people, and Rapoport De Campos Maia threw coffee at them, according to the arrest reports. Cell phone footage shared on social media shows law enforcement arriving and taking the couple into custody. During the arrest, Seirafe-Novaes 'resisted without violence,' pulling his arms away, according to one of the arrest reports. The couple were arrested on preliminary charges of battery and trespassing, and Seirafe-Novaes also was arrested on a preliminary charge of resisting an officer without violence, according to the arrest reports. They were released from jail Monday on bond, WSVN reported. In an interview with CNN affiliate WFOR, Rapoport De Campos Maia denied throwing coffee on anyone, and said the coffee fell. 'The lady that said that I threw her coffee is a … liar,' the woman told WFOR. 'The coffee was in my hand and just fall apart.' CNN is trying to determine whether the couple have legal representation. CNN has sought comment from Miami police and the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office. American Airlines confirmed to CNN that law enforcement was called to the gate of Flight 2494, set to depart from Miami to Cancún on Sunday, after two passengers became 'disruptive.' 'Acts of violence are not tolerated by American Airlines and we are committed to working closely with law enforcement in their investigation,' the airline said in a statement.
CNN
04-03-2025
- CNN
Couple arrested on suspicion of trying to board American Airlines flight in Miami without authorization
A couple were arrested at Miami International Airport over the weekend on suspicion of forcing their way onto a restricted jet bridge and pushing two people while trying to board a flight, CNN affiliate WSVN reported, citing authorities. Rafael Seirafe-Novaes, 40, and Beatriz Rapoport De Campos Maia, 29, had been denied boarding on Sunday because they were late to their American Airlines flight to Mexico, WSVN reported, citing the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office. The suspects disregarded 'no trespassing' signs and ignored commands from a ticketing agent, forcefully entering the restricted jet bridge, according to arrest reports obtained by WSVN. The pair pushed two people, and Rapoport De Campos Maia threw coffee at them, according to the arrest reports. Cell phone footage shared on social media shows law enforcement arriving and taking the couple into custody. During the arrest, Seirafe-Novaes 'resisted without violence,' pulling his arms away, according to one of the arrest reports. The couple were arrested on preliminary charges of battery and trespassing, and Seirafe-Novaes also was arrested on a preliminary charge of resisting an officer without violence, according to the arrest reports. They were released from jail Monday on bond, WSVN reported. In an interview with CNN affiliate WFOR, Rapoport De Campos Maia denied throwing coffee on anyone, and said the coffee fell. 'The lady that said that I threw her coffee is a … liar,' the woman told WFOR. 'The coffee was in my hand and just fall apart.' CNN is trying to determine whether the couple have legal representation. CNN has sought comment from Miami police and the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office. American Airlines confirmed to CNN that law enforcement was called to the gate of Flight 2494, set to depart from Miami to Cancún on Sunday, after two passengers became 'disruptive.' 'Acts of violence are not tolerated by American Airlines and we are committed to working closely with law enforcement in their investigation,' the airline said in a statement.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Yahoo
Florida Woman Arrested After Being Accused of Throwing Coffee at Airport Staffer Calls Her a 'Liar': 'The Coffee Fell'
The woman who was arrested at Miami International Airport after she and her fiancé allegedly attempted to force their way onto a flight — and later, were accused of throwing coffee at one of the airport staffers during the scuffle — is speaking out in self-defense. In an interview on Tuesday, March 4, with CBS News Miami after her release from jail, the woman, Beatriz Rapoport De Campos Maia, said, "Nobody threw coffee. The coffee fell." "The lady who said I threw it was a liar. It just dropped on the floor," she added of the incident, which occurred the morning of Sunday, March 2. "I am not crazy. We would not throw coffee. Coffee, I drink," De Campos Maia's fiancé, Rafael Seirafe-Novaes, told CBS News Miami after their release. PEOPLE reached out to Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office and Miami International Airport for comment, but they did not immediately respond. The couple reportedly ran late for their flight to Cancún when they allegedly attempted to force themselves through security to get onto the aircraft, the Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office said in a statement to PEOPLE on Monday, March 3. In a clip shared to social media, at least five officers appear to attempt to restrain Seirafe-Novaes. One of the two suspects was accused of throwing coffee at one of the airport staffers during the scuffle, a representative from the Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office told PEOPLE. The incident concluded with Seirafe-Novaes being escorted in handcuffs to a police car on the tarmac, as seen in the video footage shared. De Campos Maia and Seirafe-Novaes were both charged with two counts of battery and trespassing on property after warning, according to their booking reports. Seirafe-Novaes received an added charge of resisting arrest. The American Airlines Flight 2494 to Mexico was delayed as a result of the incident. It was scheduled to depart Miami at 9:01 a.m. ET and arrive in Cancún at 10:56 a.m. ET, but ultimately departed at 9:10 a.m. ET and arrived at 11:22 a.m. ET. 'Prior to boarding American Airlines flight 2494 from Miami (MIA) to Cancun (CUN), law enforcement responded to the gate for two disruptive customers,' a spokesperson for the airline told PEOPLE in a statement on Tuesday. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. 'Acts of violence are not tolerated by American Airlines and we are committed to working closely with law enforcement in their investigation," the statement added. Committing acts of intentional violence in an international airport is a federal crime, per the U.S. Department of Justice, punishable with a fine of up to $250,000 and 20 years in prison. PEOPLE also reached out to American Airlines for comment on the couple's post-release statements, but they did not immediately respond. Read the original article on People
