And New Jersey airline Allegedly a stewardess told: “I will f ——- Kaak n —-!” Before he threatened a pilot “six centimeters from his face” after the plane where he traveled, he landed in Newark, say federal prosecutors.
Luis Vaquero, 27, from Passaic County now stands for one federal indictment After the “moving flight” on Sunday from Miami, according to the office of the American lawyers for the New Jersey district.
Federal Public Prosecutors say that the alleged meltdown of the passenger started shortly after taking off when Vaquero started to threaten and harass various passengers, including making physical violence against a disabled minor and mocking a group of Jewish passengers.
“Vaquero also threatened a cockpit crew member who refused to serve Vaquero alcohol after the window of the drink service was closed and told her,” you better look out, s-you will come across, “said the lawyer’s office.
Aircraft are parked in Gates in Terminal A on Newark Liberty International Airport on December 4, 2024, in Newark, NJ (Gary Hershorn/Getty images)
“When landing on Newark Liberty International Airport, Steward tents warned law enforcement. After hearing the announcement that the plane was waiting for the arrival of the police, Vaquero forced its way to the front of the plane and started to bang on the door of the aircraft deck and demanded: “I need the pilot to go outside to come! ” Said federal prosecutors.
“When a stewardess tried to intervene, Vaquero shouted:” I will really have f —— Kaak n —-! ” Vaquero also shouted: ‘I want to see that F —– Captain! to it.
Travelers are seen on the Newark Liberty International Airport prior to Thanksgiving on November 26, 2024. (Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu via Getty images)
Vaquero was accused of one count of interference with cockpit crew members and servants through mistreatment or intimidation.
He appeared a first court on Monday before he was released. If convicted, Vaquero stands for a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a maximum fine of $ 250,000.
“In the course of a 3 -hour flight, we claim that Vaquero has lost its patience and not only the crew and captain was physically difficult, but passengers, threats of physical violence against a disabled minor and a group of Jewish passengers,” Was, “. Agent who was responsible, Reilly said in a statement.
A sign in the US and border protection can be seen on Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. (Nicolas Economou/Nurphoto via Getty images)
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“It all culminated in a frightening attack and attempted violation of the aircraft deck when witnesses say that he hit the cockpit door and confronted the pilot,” Reilly added. “The moving flight and other similar incidents on board aircraft recently create tension and fear of pilots and crew members. FBI Newark has a warning for those who think it might not be a problem – they are the federal law to court.”
