Stephon Jamar Duncan, Interference with Flight Crew, Oklahoma 2021

Oklahoma City, OK - A Georgia man has been charged with disrupting a Delta flight, causing it to be diverted to Oklahoma City.

Stephon Jamar Duncan, 36, of Atlanta, Georgia, was charged in federal court with one count of interference with flight crew members and attendants, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.

According to the Complaint, on June 11, 2021, Duncan caused a disturbance on Delta Flight #1730, forcing the flight to be diverted to Oklahoma City.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Matt Dillon and Travis Smith are prosecuting the case, which is the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Oklahoma City Field Office and the Oklahoma City Police Department.

Under the federal statute, Duncan faces up to twenty years in federal prison and up to a $250,000 fine, followed by three years of supervised release.

The public is reminded that these charges are merely allegations and that the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Reference is made to public records for more information.

The incident occurred on June 11, 2021, and Duncan is currently facing federal charges. If convicted, he could face a lengthy prison sentence and a significant fine.

The charges against Duncan are a reminder of the serious consequences of disrupting flights and the importance of respecting the safety and security of all travelers.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdok/pr/georgia-man-charged-federally-disrupting-delta-flight-resulting-diversion-oklahoma-city