Texas Man Arrested for Groping Woman on American Airlines Flight, Previously Accused of Similar Acts

Luni, 14 aprilie 2025

A Texas man, Cherian Abraham, was arrested following an incident on Zborul American Airlines 2076 on March 18, 2025, after allegedly groping a woman during the flight. The 55-year-old was taken into custody after a investigație federală revealed the repeated misconduct, which had previously led to complaints on other flights.

Alleged Groping Incident on American Airlines Flight

The incident occurred approximately two hours into the flight, which was traveling from Chicago la Seattle. According to court documents, Abraham allegedly touched the victim’s breast twice during the flight. The victim, who has chosen to remain anonymous, reported that the experience was “traumatizing.” In response, American Airlines imposed a ban on Abraham, marking him as a repeat offender.

The victim’s account describes the disturbing events as follows: Abraham initially touched her breast while reaching for his baggage. Abraham claimed that the contact was accidental. However, shortly after, he allegedly touched her breast again, this time attempting to touch her nipple. A third incident occurred when Abraham moved his hand under the victim’s arm and poked her, further upsetting her.

At this point, the victim confronted Abraham, reportedly shouting, “Why the f—k are you touching me?” as the situation escalated. A witness confirmed that Abraham’s actions seemed unusual when he reached for his backpack and placed it over his lap, seemingly trying to hide his behavior.

Past Allegations of Similar Misconduct

This was not the first time Abraham had faced accusations of inappropriate behavior on flights. He had been involved in two separate incidents over the past two years, with each event leading to complaints to American Airlines.

• On Aprilie 24, 2024, a woman filed an online complaint alleging that Abraham touched her several times, including between her legs, despite her protests.
• On Octombrie 9, 2023, another woman reported to Minneapolis Airport Police that Abraham had touched her leg three times until she demanded he stop.

Abraham denied the allegations from the two previous incidents, maintaining that he had never touched anyone inappropriately. However, the women in both cases stated that the encounters left them feeling “violated.”

Legal Actions and Consequences

Abraham was arrested on Luni, Martie 20, 2025, and charged with abusive sexual conduct. If convicted, he could face up to two years in prison. American Airlines has stated that it is fully cooperating with law enforcement’s investigation, as the airline works to ensure the safety and security of its passengers.

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and responsibility in maintaining safety on flights. Authorities continue to investigate the case, and further developments are expected.