BILLINGS, MT – In a shocking display of erratic behavior, Adam Alexander Williams, 33, of Auburn, Washington, pleaded guilty to interfering with a flight crew on a cross-country flight diverted to Billings.
According to U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich, Williams’ behavior turned erratic and escalated on January 9, while on American Airlines flight departing Seattle, Washington, for a flight to Charlotte, North Carolina.
Williams yelled out to no one in particular, ‘Where is Jamie Sanders?’ before jumping over passengers in his row and onto a beverage cart that was in service. As he came off of the cart, he almost landed on a flight attendant and pushed her into a seat, knocking drinks and cups to the ground.
Flight attendants were able to calm Williams down and escort him to his seat, but his behavior continued to escalate. Williams began to run down the aisle of the aircraft, startling the flight attendant, who later appeared distressed and traumatized.
Another flight attendant was able to calm Williams down and escort him to his seat, but Williams began to act up again, screaming an obscenity. Flight attendants placed several Marines, who happened to be on the flight, in seats around Williams.
After roughly another 10 minutes, Williams stood up and began screaming while taking off his clothes. At that point, to ensure the safety of passengers, the aircraft’s captain turned the plane around and landed in Billings so that Williams could be removed.
Williams faces a maximum of 20 years in prison, a $25,000 fine and three years of supervised release. A sentencing date will be set before U.S. District Judge Dana L. Christensen.
The government alleged in court documents that Williams boarded the flight on January 9 and began to exhibit erratic behavior. Williams was released pending further proceedings.
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Key Facts
- State: Montana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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