A United Airlines passenger attacked a man midflight, punching him repeatedly in the face until it was bloody, authorities said.

Summary: A man on a United Airlines flight attacked a sleeping passenger, punching him repeatedly until his face was bruised and bloody. The suspect, Everett Chad Nelson, claimed the victim had attacked him earlier, but a witness stated Nelson’s attack lasted about a minute and the victim did not fight back. The FAA is investigating the incident, which is one of over 1,700 unruly passenger incidents reported this year.

      • andrewta@lemmy.world
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        10 hours ago

        So what you are saying is…

        Since I would probably lose the fight and get my ass handed to me but I wouldn’t just sit there, then that means I’m tough and cool?

        Interesting take.

        You have a good night.