by: WOODTV.com staff
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A West Michigan woman has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of assaulting a flight attendant and intimidating several flight attendants and crew members. The incident occurred while an Allegiant Air flight was in progress
25-year-old Amy Jo-Manshum John of Grand Rapids pleaded guilty to one count of interfering with flight crew members and attendants as part of a plea agreement,
John could face up to 20 years in prison and a fine of $250,000.
The altercation happened on Dec. 14, 2019 during an Allegiant flight from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Grand Rapids, authorities said.
Police reports indicated while the flight was in progress, John swung her arm twice to hit a flight attendant, which interfered with the flight attendant’s duties and performance. Authorities also say she intimidated multiple crew members, which interfered with their performances as well.
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