Posted on 03/17/2007 9:57:12 AM PDT by NormsRevenge
A man who authorities said became upset when an airline crew refused to serve him alcohol, forcing a Los Angeles-bound flight to be diverted to Denver, appeared in court Friday to face a criminal charge of interference of a flight crew.
Frederick Murphy, 59, of New Jersey was arrested at Denver International Airport Thursday night when Continental Flight 17 from Newark, New Jersey landed in Denver, the U.S. Attorney's Office said in a statement.
Murphy's hometown was not immediately available and it was unclear whether he had retained an attorney. Airline officials did not return a message left by The Associated Press.
Murphy was released on bail. His next hearing was scheduled for March 28.
If convicted, Murphy could be sentenced to up to 20 years in federal prison, and up to a $250,000 fine.
HaPPy St. PaDDy'S DaY!
Let me guess. This man was Muslim? :^)
With a name like Frederick Murphy,, nnehhhh, sounds like he had a good start on celebrating St Patty's Day on the flight 'til the bar closed for him.
I like me Foster's virgin, no GReen for me today. ;-)
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