According to the New York Post, the unidentified suspect allegedly consumed multiple alcoholic beverages, including at least ten vodkas and a glass of wine, before sexually assaulting the mother and daughter on the nine-hour flight to Athens, Greece.
The family claims that the man frightened the young girl with inappropriate physical contact, obscene gestures, and demanding personal information, as reported by the outlet.
July 30, 2023
The mother sought help from the flight staff, but allegedly received indifference in response. A flight attendant reportedly told her to "be patient," as per the New York Post.
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Instead of being relocated, the man was instructed to stop talking to the mother and daughter, which led to an outburst of profanity-laced rage from the intoxicated passenger, according to the outlet.
The situation escalated further when the teenager experienced a panic attack and sought refuge in her mother's lap. However, the man's unwelcome advances allegedly continued, with him reaching underneath the girl's shirt and fingering her bra strap, according to a lawsuit filed by the family, as reported by the outlet.
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Despite the seriousness of the incident, the family's request to contact law enforcement upon landing was allegedly dismissed by the flight attendants, who urged them to calm down and think about it, the Post noted.
Evan Brustein, the family's lawyer, stated in court documents, "What happened to them during a flight was not just a nightmare, it was completely preventable," according to the outlet.
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In response to the incident, Delta reportedly offered an apology of 5,000 free airline miles, as stated by the outlet.
The family has now filed a lawsuit against the airline, seeking $2 million in damages for the distress and trauma they endured, according to the Post.