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NDTV
6 days ago
- NDTV
US Man Charged For Assaulting American Airlines Flight Attendant In Mid-Air Meltdown
A 24-year-old Kansas man has been charged after he allegedly grabbed a flight attendant and dragged her up the aisle of a Chicago-bound flight, leaving from Bradley International Airport in Hartford, Connecticut. The Department of Justice said Julius Jordan Priester was arrested and charged with assaulting the cabin crew member. The incident took place on Tuesday (May 27) when the American Airlines flight was over 30 minutes into the journey, according to a report in the New York Pos t. United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut David Sullivan said Priester stood up, started taking off his shirt and ran to the back of the plane yelling, "Help me". He added that Priester then grabbed a flight attendant, who was seated, and shouted, 'You're coming with me,' and forcefully brought the victim to the ground. As the kerfuffle ensued, several passengers intervened and managed to subdue Priester, bringing him back to his seat in the process. Although he continued acting erratically and making incoherent statements, the authorities added. Priester arrested The plane was diverted back to Bradley after the captain declared an emergency. As the plane safely touched down, Connecticut State Police arrived onboard and arrested Priester, who was taken to a local hospital for evaluation. The condition of the flight attendant, whose identity has not been disclosed, remains unknown. Meanwhile, American Airlines issued a statement, lauding the flight crew for their reaction to the incident. 'We do not tolerate violence, and we thank our team members for their professionalism and our customers for their assistance,' the statement said. Prosecutors revealed that Priester already has a criminal history in Kansas, including an aggravated assault charge. Priester remains in police custody with a court hearing lined up. The charges of interfering with flight crew members and attendants carries a maximum term of 20 years of imprisonment.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Plane Passenger Allegedly Drags Flight Attendant Down Aisle
Plane Passenger Allegedly Drags Flight Attendant Down Aisle originally appeared on Parade. A terrifying incident unfolded midair when a Kansas man allegedly dragged a flight attendant down the aisle during a flight. Julius Jordan Priester, 24, was on an American Airlines flight from Bradley International Airport in Hartford, Connecticut, to Chicago on Tuesday, May 27 when about 30 to 60 minutes into the flight, Priester stood up, removed his shirt, and ran toward the back of the plane shouting for help. According to a statement from the Department of Justice shared a day later, Priester then grabbed a seated flight attendant and forcefully dragged them across the cabin, shouting, 'You're coming with me.' 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 As the situation escalated, several passengers quickly intervened, managing to restrain the man and return him to his seat. However, Priester's behavior remained erratic, with incoherent statements and agitation. The captain then declared an emergency, resulting in the flight being diverted back to Bradley International Airport. Once on the ground, Priester was removed by Connecticut State Police and taken to a hospital for evaluation. According to the statement, he faces charges of assaulting a crew member and interfering with flight crew members, with a potential sentence of up to 20 years in prison. Priester was detained, and a bond hearing is scheduled for Friday, May 30. American Airlines stated, 'We do not tolerate violence,' in a statement to CBS Newsand thanked both the crew and passengers for their professionalism in handling the situation. The FBI and Connecticut State Police are investigating the matter, and authorities are working to determine the cause of Priester's erratic behavior during the flight. Plane Passenger Allegedly Drags Flight Attendant Down Aisle first appeared on Parade on May 30, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
Chicago Tribune
6 days ago
- Chicago Tribune
Passenger violently attacks flight attendant on plane out of Connecticut
A passenger on a flight from Connecticut's Bradley International Airport had an onboard outburst and allegedly attacked a flight attendant, the Justice Department said. The incident occurred Tuesday around 9:30 p.m. on American Airlines Flight 3359 headed for Chicago. The passenger, identified as Julius Jordan Priester, 24, of Wichita, Kan., allegedly got out of his seat, took off his shirt and ran to the back of the plane screaming 'help me.' Priester then grabbed a flight attendant, threw them to the ground and tried to drag them down the aisle while shouting 'you're coming with me,' according to the DOJ. Other passengers eventually intervened and Priester was taken back to his seat, where he 'continued to act erratically' and make 'incoherent statements.' The pilot of the plane declared an emergency and was forced to divert the flight back to Bradley. Once back in Connecticut, Priester was arrested and taken to a hospital for evaluation. He was later charged with interfering with flight crew members, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years behind bars. Priester had an initial court appearance on Wednesday and remains detained. A bond hearing is scheduled for Friday. 'We do not tolerate violence, and we thank our team members for their professionalism and our customers for their assistance,' American Airlines said in a statement.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Passenger violently attacks flight attendant on plane out of Connecticut
A passenger on a flight from Connecticut's Bradley International Airport had an onboard outburst and allegedly attacked a flight attendant, the Justice Department said. The incident occurred Tuesday around 9:30 p.m. on American Airlines Flight 3359 headed for Chicago. The passenger, identified as Julius Jordan Priester, 24, of Wichita, Kan., allegedly got out of his seat, took off his shirt and ran to the back of the plane screaming 'help me.' Priester then grabbed a flight attendant, threw them to the ground and tried to drag them down the aisle while shouting 'you're coming with me,' according to the DOJ. Other passengers eventually intervened and Priester was taken back to his seat, where he 'continued to act erratically' and make 'incoherent statements.' The pilot of the plane declared an emergency and was forced to divert the flight back to Bradley. Once back in Connecticut, Priester was arrested and taken to a hospital for evaluation. He was later charged with interfering with flight crew members, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years behind bars. Priester had an initial court appearance on Wednesday and remains detained. A bond hearing is scheduled for Friday. 'We do not tolerate violence, and we thank our team members for their professionalism and our customers for their assistance,' American Airlines said in a statement.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Passenger accused of dragging flight attendant, forcing plane to divert
A Kansas man who allegedly dragged an American Airlines flight attendant up the aisle of a plane is facing charges, the Department of Justice said on Wednesday. Julius Jordan Priester, 24, was traveling from Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, to Chicago on Tuesday night, the DOJ said. American Airlines said in a statement that the plane was bound for O'Hare International Airport. The flight took off around 9:30 p.m. Less than an hour into the flight, Priester allegedly stood up, began to take off his shirt, and ran to the back of the plane yelling "Help me," federal prosecutors said. Priester then allegedly grabbed a seated flight attendant and shouted "You're coming with me," the Justice Department said. Priester allegedly pulled the flight attendant to the ground, then attempted to drag the attendant up the aisle. Other staff and passengers intervened in the incident, the Department of Justice and American Airlines said. Priester was returned to his seat, but continued to "act erratically and make incoherent statements." The pilot declared an emergency, and the flight was diverted back to Bradley International Airport. Once the plane landed, the Connecticut State Police removed Priester. He was taken to a local hospital for evaluation, the Department of Justice said. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Connecticut State Police are investigating. Priester has been charged with interference with flight crew members and attendants. The charge carries a maximum punishment of 20 years in prison. Priester made a court appearance before a magistrate judge in Hartford, Connecticut, on Thursday. He is being detained pending a bond hearing scheduled for Friday, the Department of Justice said. American Airlines said in a statement that it does "not tolerate violence." "We thank our team members for their professionalism and our customers for their assistance," the airline said. Last month, an American Airlines flight from New York to Milan had to turn around after a man allegedly became irate after not receiving his preferred meal and being told he couldn't sit in an exit row with a baby. SpaceX loses contact with its Starship, spins out of control White House press secretary reacts to tariff ruling against Trump Crypto investor denied bail after allegedly kidnapping and torturing man
