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Man Charged After Assaulting Flight Attendant Mid-Flight

5/30/2025

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A man in his 20s has been charged with assaulting a flight attendant on an American Airlines flight from Bradley International Airport to Chicago. The shocking incident unfolded around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, forcing the plane to make an emergency landing back at Bradley. He was arrested and is set to appear in court after undergoing evaluation.

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A man in his 20s has been charged with assaulting a flight attendant on an American Airlines flight from Bradley International Airport to Chicago. The shocking incident unfolded around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, forcing the plane to make an emergency landing back at Bradley. He was arrested and is set to appear in court after undergoing evaluation.