Thursday, November 17, 2005
Unruly Southwest passenger sentenced
A man who became unruly aboard a Southwest Airlines flight earlier this year has been sentenced to prison for his offense.
The man, Edward Dee, pleaded guilty to Federal charges of interfering with a flight crew and making threats involving air travel.
In addition to the prison sentence, Dee also was ordered to pay restitution of more that $1,500 to Southwest.
The man, Edward Dee, pleaded guilty to Federal charges of interfering with a flight crew and making threats involving air travel.
Dee was aboard a Southwest Airlines flight from Chicago to Seattle on April 9 when authorities said he became angry after a flight attendant refused to serve him a third vodka.The plane was diverted to Great Falls, MT and Dee was arrested there by FBI agents.
Flight attendants notified the pilot that Dee had become unruly, had threatened a flight attendant and was demanding the plane return to Chicago.
Flight attendants restrained Dee in handcuffs after he reached around a seat and grabbed a female passenger by the neck, authorities said.
In addition to the prison sentence, Dee also was ordered to pay restitution of more that $1,500 to Southwest.
