A Boston-area doctor is facing federal charges after allegedly exposing himself and committing a lewd act on a Hawaiian Airlines flight in May 2022. Dr. Sudipta Mohanty, 33, is accused of the disturbing behavior while seated next to a 14-year-old girl traveling with her grandparents from Honolulu to Boston. The feds say Mohanty’s actions weren’t a lapse in judgment – they were a criminal offense.
According to court documents, the incident occurred roughly halfway through the transpacific flight. The young passenger reportedly observed Mohanty concealing himself with a blanket. She then witnessed him remove the blanket and engage in the act. Her observations were quickly relayed to flight staff, triggering the investigation that led to Mohanty’s arrest.
Federal prosecutors have charged Mohanty with one count of lewd, indecent, and obscene acts in the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States. This isn’t a state-level offense; it falls under federal purview due to the location of the crime – inside a commercial aircraft. The charge carries a potential prison sentence and a hefty fine.
Acting United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy didn’t mince words, stating that everyone, *especially* children, deserves to travel without fear of being subjected to such disgusting conduct. The feds are making it clear: this behavior will not be tolerated. Christopher DiMenna, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Boston Division, echoed the sentiment, urging anyone who witnesses or is victimized by similar crimes on aircraft to come forward.
Mohanty, an internal medicine and primary care physician practicing in Boston, now faces not only potential jail time but also the ruin of his medical career. The arrest has sent ripples through the local medical community, raising serious questions about professional ethics and background checks. His practice is likely facing intense scrutiny.
The FBI is actively seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed similar incidents on flights. If you were on Hawaiian Airlines Flight HA288 from Honolulu to Boston on May 27, 2022, or have experienced or observed suspicious behavior on an aircraft, you are urged to contact the FBI’s Boston Division immediately. Don’t assume someone else will report it – silence protects predators.
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