Delange Augustin, A 31-YAR-old passenger, is Facing Federal Charges Following an altercation on a Regional American Airlines Flight from Savannah To Miami. Augustin allegedly assaulted a flight Attendant and ingested rosary beads during the incident on Monday. As a result, Augustin has been charged with misdemeanour battery, Misdemeanour obstruction of police, and felony criminal property damage.
Moments after Departing Savannah, Georgia, on Monday Night, The 31-YLD BEGAN Yelling and Shaking, Prompting the flight crew to initially suspect a seize. However, The Situation Took a Strange Turn When Augustin Started Swallowing Rosary Beads, Claiming He Was Warding Off “Satan's Disciple (s)” That he believed Had Followed Him Onto the Plane, AcCoring to an arst affidavit obtained by the New York Times,
When flight attendants attempted to intervenne, augustin allegedly kicked one of them in the chest with such for for that they were propelled across the aisle, crashing into a window. Augustin's behavior “appeared purposeful, thought Dificult to Describe,” Savannah Solomon, A Special Agent with the FBI, Wrote in the affidavit.
Upon learning of the disturbance, the pilots turned the plane Around and made a safe emergency landing in Savannah. However, Augustin Continued to Cause Chaos as the Crew Tared To Disembark the other passengers. He rushed to the front of the aircraft, throwing wild punches at a flight Attendant Before Passengers Interned, Subduing Augustin and His Sister to the floor.
After being detained, Augustin's Sister Explained to Authorities that they were traveling to haaiti to escape spiritual attackers. According to the Affidavit, Augustin Instructed His Sister to Pray and Close Her Eyes during the flight, claiming satan's disciples had disciples Had Followed them onto the plane and was trying to present to prevure
His Sister Told Authorities He Swallowed The Rosary Beads “Because they are a weapon of strength in the spiritual warfare.”
Fortunately, there only about about eight passengers on board the plane when the incident is occurred, and despite the chaos, no one suffred serial injuries, According to the Affidavit.
“We appreciate the professionalism of the entry crew and thank our passengers for their understanding,” American airlines said in a statement.
According to the FBI Affidavit, there is sufficient evidence to charge the man with interfering with a flight crew, which is a federal offense. If found guilty, He could face Substantial Prison Time. The Investigation is Still underway, and Authorities have couth to confirm with additional charges will be filed.
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