Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

American Airlines Flight Diverted After Assault on Attendant

5/29/2025

35 3

Summary

Story summary

A chaotic scene unfolded on an American Airlines flight as 24-year-old Julius Jordan Priester assaulted a flight attendant, grabbing and trying to drag them down the aisle. The plane, en route from Connecticut to Chicago, was forced to divert back to Bradley Airport, where Priester was apprehended following a hospital evaluation.

1 of 1

Story summary

A chaotic scene unfolded on an American Airlines flight as 24-year-old Julius Jordan Priester assaulted a flight attendant, grabbing and trying to drag them down the aisle. The plane, en route from Connecticut to Chicago, was forced to divert back to Bradley Airport, where Priester was apprehended following a hospital evaluation.