Alaska Airlines Passenger Groping Incident

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
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