A Michigan man has been charged with interfering with flight crew members and assaulting a flight attendant on an aircraft from Kentucky to Florida.
If convicted, James Warren Finnister, 47, Detroit, MI, faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison.
According to court documents, Finnister interfered with crew members and flight attendants during a January 9, 2024, flight from Louisville to Orlando International Airport.
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Finnister allegedly sexually harassed flight attendants, assaulted a crew member, and requested entry into the aircraft cockpit while the plane was in flight, in addition to other disruptive behavior.
This case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and the United States Marshals Service. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Adam J. Nate.
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