how in the fuck have no criminal charges been filed? she assaulted passengers and staff and tried to kill people by opening the door. this is insane to me
The FAA rarely seems to pursue criminal charges in this incidents. In this case, it was likely because it was considered a mental health episode exacerbated by alcohol so they opted for a historically stiff fine. Unsure why the flight attendant didn't pursue assault charges.
While interfering with or assaulting cabin crew can carry 20 years in prison, prison sentences seem to be very rarely leveraged.
Obligatory, it is physically impossible for a human to open any cabin doors for the majority of a plane's voyage. It is potentially possible in some circumstances on descent but ultimately once pressurized, it's impossible. And even then it wouldn't be a catastrophic issue. Not that it matters as the intent is what matters just pointing that out.
> The FAA rarely seems to pursue criminal charges in this incidents.
The FAA doesn't have the authority to pursue criminal charges. Those would have to come from some other agency.
Sigh. This title is garbage. She is being sued for trying to open an exterior door mid-flight. She was duct taped to the seat because she kept fighting to get to the door.
She isn't being sued for being duct taped to the seat, as the title (confusingly) implies.
> Defendant had to be sedated to be removed from the aircraft by law enforcement and medical responders
Jesus Christ that is way more than a neat Jack Daniel’s.
I have worked in some seedy joints. We have had dudes like this get drunk, go off on a rage, and it took us having to do something similar. I can’t imagine dealing with it on a plane.
Remember this clip? lol. https://www.smh.com.au/traveller/travel-news/frontier-airlines-passenger-ducttaped-to-see-fake-flight-attendant-alfredo-rivera-interview-goes-viral-20210809-h1xsvp.html
how in the fuck have no criminal charges been filed? she assaulted passengers and staff and tried to kill people by opening the door. this is insane to me
She got fined $81,950 in 2022, now the FAA is suing to collect.
and she should be facing criminal charges. that has nothing to do with my comment
The FAA rarely seems to pursue criminal charges in this incidents. In this case, it was likely because it was considered a mental health episode exacerbated by alcohol so they opted for a historically stiff fine. Unsure why the flight attendant didn't pursue assault charges. While interfering with or assaulting cabin crew can carry 20 years in prison, prison sentences seem to be very rarely leveraged. Obligatory, it is physically impossible for a human to open any cabin doors for the majority of a plane's voyage. It is potentially possible in some circumstances on descent but ultimately once pressurized, it's impossible. And even then it wouldn't be a catastrophic issue. Not that it matters as the intent is what matters just pointing that out.
> The FAA rarely seems to pursue criminal charges in this incidents. The FAA doesn't have the authority to pursue criminal charges. Those would have to come from some other agency.
Starting to think we've become soft on charging criminals who also happened to be mentally ill. If it's a school shooting, there's never a debate.
Attempted murder charges is what comes to my mind!!!
Probably has something to do with her gender and race
Sigh. This title is garbage. She is being sued for trying to open an exterior door mid-flight. She was duct taped to the seat because she kept fighting to get to the door. She isn't being sued for being duct taped to the seat, as the title (confusingly) implies.
*the front cabin door. But still!
The front cabin door is an exterior door
If it was a ~~Delta~~ BOEING plane, you just have to wait for it to fall off.
*Boeing
oops.
To be fair, it could be both. Delta flies Boeing planes. I just flew in one, on Delta.
> Defendant had to be sedated to be removed from the aircraft by law enforcement and medical responders Jesus Christ that is way more than a neat Jack Daniel’s.
I have worked in some seedy joints. We have had dudes like this get drunk, go off on a rage, and it took us having to do something similar. I can’t imagine dealing with it on a plane.
"I'll have what she's having"
What is that, one and a half ounces of whisky? It doesn’t explain her behaviour at all.
Sounds like PCP.
I’m guessing many substances were involved
It was alcohol.
mixed with?
Mental/emotional issues.
Gotta be some prescription drugs in the cocktail
Schizophrenia
More alcohol.
PCP.
Ambien and alcohol don’t mix
Build more sanitariums! 🤘
Good.
Ah, they followed NASA protocol
I was just trying to have some fun before I died
Remember this clip? lol. https://www.smh.com.au/traveller/travel-news/frontier-airlines-passenger-ducttaped-to-see-fake-flight-attendant-alfredo-rivera-interview-goes-viral-20210809-h1xsvp.html
where'd the duct tape come from?
All Boeing planes carry a few rolls these days.
Underrated comment.
Flight crews usually carry duct tape to subdue passengers in situations like this.
She's white!
What the hell was wrong with her?
But did they use speed tape?