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Hawaii Man Found Guilty of Interfering with Flight Attendant
A federal jury in Honolulu has found William Clark Turner, 53, of Kemp, Texas, guilty of one count of interference with a flight attendant.
According to evidence presented in court, Turner was flying on American Airlines from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport non-stop to Maui when he interfered with the ability of the flight attendant to perform her duties.
Witness testimony revealed that Turner was threatening and verbally abusive toward other passengers, diverting the flight attendant’s attention from her normal duties to manage the situation.
The pilot, upon being informed of Turner’s actions, placed the cockpit in lockdown, locking the doors for the duration of the flight to prevent anyone from entering or exiting the cockpit.
Turner faces a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years for his crime. The jury also found him not guilty of two counts of simple assault.
Turner’s sentencing is scheduled for June 5, 2017, before Senior District Judge Susan Oki Mollway.
Key Facts
- State: Hawaii
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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