A South Carolina man has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for interfering with security screening personnel and assaulting a federal officer at Indianapolis International Airport. Not to mention getting naked.
George Stevens, 38, pleaded guilty to the charges stemming from a July 2023 incident where he became disruptive and exposed himself to TSA officers and passengers at a security checkpoint.
According to court documents, Stevens became agitated and verbally abusive when selected for a pat-down search. He repeatedly called a TSA officer a “freak” and refused to comply with instructions. The situation escalated when Stevens squatted and shook his buttocks at the officers, then proceeded to remove his clothing, exposing himself to TSA officers and nearby passengers, including families with children.
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When airport police arrived, Stevens continued his lewd behavior, throwing his underwear at a supervisor and advancing towards him while completely naked.
“Our Indianapolis International Airport is one of the finest airports in the country,” said John E. Childress, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana. “Let this message be heard far and wide; the lewd and violent behavior towards security staff demonstrated by Mr. Stevens in this case will not be tolerated in this district, and it will be prosecuted to the fullest extent.”
TSA Indiana Federal Security Director Aaron Batt emphasized the dedication of TSA officers to passenger safety and expressed appreciation for the support from law enforcement in addressing such incidents.
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“This sentence underscores the FBI’s commitment to holding individuals accountable for criminal acts against those who serve and safeguard the public,” added FBI Indianapolis Special Agent in Charge Herbert J. Stapleton.
Stevens was sentenced at the top of the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines range due to his extensive criminal history, which includes convictions for domestic violence and firearms offenses. He will also serve three years of supervised release following his prison term.
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