American Airlines Retracts Blame on 9-Year-Old for Hidden Camera Incident

American Airlines faced backlash after its lawyers blamed a 9-year-old girl for not noticing a hidden camera allegedly planted by flight attendant Estes Carter Thompson III, who is accused of filming young girls in airplane bathrooms. The airline later retracted the defense, calling it an error by outside legal counsel. Thompson faces federal charges and could face significant prison time if convicted. The incident has caused severe emotional distress for the victims.