Defendant Charged with Assault of a Federal Officer

PHILADELPHIA – A York County man was charged with assaulting a federal air marshal.

Zachary William Easterly, 38, of Etters, Pennsylvania, was charged by Information with misdemeanor assault of a federal officer, announced United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero.

The Information alleges that on August 30, 2022, Easterly assaulted a Special Agent of the Federal Air Marshal Service who was engaged in the performance of his official duties.

According to the charges, Easterly faces a maximum possible sentence of one year in prison, one year of supervised release, and a $100,000 fine if convicted.

The case was investigated by the Federal Air Marshal Service, an agency of the Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration.

An indictment, information, or criminal complaint is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

While Easterly’s charges are serious, the investigation and prosecution are ongoing, and it is crucial to remember that he is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The Grimy Times will continue to provide updates on this case as more information becomes available.

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