"Man Faces Charges for Assaulting Flight Attendant and Kicking Officer"

Keith Edward Fagiana is facing charges for interfering with a flight crew after punching a flight attendant and later kicking a police officer in the groin during his removal from an American Airlines flight. The incident led to the flight being diverted to Amarillo, Texas. Fagiana, who admitted to drinking before the flight, could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted. This case adds to the incidents of unruly passengers reported to the FAA, which has seen a decline since a peak in 2021.