A passenger on an Alaska Airlines flight repeatedly groped a woman seated beside him, leading to a guilty plea for assault with intent to commit a felony. The passenger faces prison time and is banned from Alaska Airlines and its affiliate airline.
Key Points
Desmond D. Bostick pleaded guilty to assault with intent to commit a felony
He repeatedly touched a woman to 'arouse his sexual desires'
Bostick used a blanket to cover his hand while caressing the woman's thigh
The woman was 'too scared to speak' during the incident
Pros
Passenger faced consequences for inappropriate behavior
Prompt action taken by the woman in reporting the incident
Prosecutors seeking a prison sentence for the offender
Cons
Inappropriate behavior and assault on the woman during the flight