Federal Charge For Man Who Assaulted Flight Crew

November 1, 2021 Crime, Government

A 20-year-old Irvine man has been federally charged with attacking a flight attendant aboard an American Airlines flight from New York to Orange County last week, forcing the plane to be diverted to Denver.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office reported Monday that Brian Hsu has been charged with interference with a flight crew and assault within the special aircraft jurisdiction of the U.S.

The attack occurred on the evening of Oct. 27 aboard American Airlines Flight 976 from John F. Kennedy Airport to John Wayne Airport. The plane then landed at Denver International Airport. The flight attendant was treated at a Denver hospital for broken bones to her face, the union said.

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#BREAKING: A 20-year-old Irvine man has been federally charged with attacking a flight attendant aboard an American Airlines flight from New York to John Wayne Airport in Orange County last week, forcing the plane to be diverted to Denver. https://t.co/C3GDwWthcL pic.twitter.com/4itocku4dS

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