Shirtless Man Pinned Flight Attendant Towards ‘Plane Exit Door’: D.A.

A Washington, D.C., man was arrested for threatening flight attendants on a United Airways airplane because it traveled from Houston to New Jersey.

Kidos Jacob Damtio, 38, was charged with interference by assault or intimidation after threatening flight attendants and crew members on a airplane certain for Newark Liberty Worldwide Airport on June 12, stated U.S. Legal professional for New Jersey Philip R. Selinger. A He releases.

Damtio took off his shirt shortly earlier than touchdown and “pushed his naked chest towards the flight attendant” earlier than “pinning” the flight attendant “on the airplane’s exit door” whereas yelling threats of bodily violence, in accordance with the paperwork, in accordance with the discharge.

The assertion added that Dametio shouted additional threats of bodily violence and “hit the airplane’s oven” earlier than he pursued the flight attendant whereas persevering with to yell at her and “threw a glass of water.”

A number of passengers helped the flight attendants and crew safe Damtow with elastic cuffs and he was moved to the again of the airplane earlier than touchdown.

Damtio appeared in federal court docket in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, December 10, the place he was launched. He faces a attainable most penalty of 20 years in jail and a advantageous of as much as $250,000.

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“U.S. Legal professional Selinger credited Particular Brokers of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, below the route of Appearing Particular Agent in Cost Nelson Delgado in Newark, with the investigation resulting in the indictment. He additionally thanked the Port Authority Police Division, below the route of Edward T. Setnar, for Assist him.

“The fees and allegations contained within the grievance are merely accusations, and the accused is harmless except confirmed responsible.”

PEOPLE has reached out to United Airways for remark.