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| Woman Allegedly Tries to Choke Marshal |
| 2003-12-31 |
| A woman allegedly tried to choke a federal air marshal after she became disruptive on a flight from Pittsburgh to Minneapolis, authorities said. The air marshal approached the woman, who was allegedly intoxicated, vocal and obnoxious aboard Northwest Airlines Flight 1057 on Tuesday, TSA spokeswoman Jennifer Marty said. After the woman continued to be disruptive, she tried to choke the marshal in a later exchange, Marty said. She also kicked the marshal in the groin and bit a law enforcement officer after she was escorted off the plane, Marty said. Bet the passengers were cheering. The flight landed at 8:30 p.m. at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport with the woman in handcuffs. She was led off the plane by police and placed in federal custody. Happy New Year, enjoy your new friends. The extent of the marshal’s injuries was unknown. The woman could face federal charges of assault or interfering with a flight crew, he said. Most likely both. |
| Posted by:Steve |
| #4 She's lucky. If I were employed as an air marshal, I would've popped her one, gender be damned. I'm not keen with the idea of hitting females, but once they make the first move, then they're fair game as far as I'm concerned. |
| Posted by: Bomb-a-rama 2003-12-31 11:28:04 AM |
| #3 When I guarded prisoners I ALWAYS had some protection. Tons of stories about guards getting whacked in the do-dads by bad guys. It's like they have a target painted on them. Not sure about your everyday Sky Marshall or cops? |
| Posted by: Cyber Sarge (VRWC CA Chapter) 2003-12-31 11:20:50 AM |
| #2 Groin and bit Interesting turn of phrase. |
| Posted by: Anonymous 2003-12-31 10:30:52 AM |
| #1 I hope a good quality "cup" is standard gear for the marshalls. Happy New Year to all. |
| Posted by: Craig 2003-12-31 10:28:21 AM |