A 64-year-old licensed practical nurse is facing federal charges after an alleged incident on a flight from Las Vegas to North Dakota. The charges stem from an accusation that she grabbed a flight attendant's genitalia.
Jody Lynn Sherry-Berg was arrested on Tuesday and charged with interference with flight crew members. The incident occurred on January 16 aboard an Allegiant Air flight from Harry Reid International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport. The indictment, unsealed in Minnesota federal court, alleges Sherry-Berg assaulted a male flight attendant by grabbing his genitals.
Sherry-Berg's attorney stated she was unable to comment on the case. Details of what led to the altercation are not included in the indictment. An Allegiant Air spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
A fellow passenger recorded cell phone video of Sherry-Berg allegedly grabbing the flight attendant's crotch. Sherry-Berg was initially arrested by the Grand Forks Police Department upon landing for providing false information to law enforcement. She initially gave officers a false name.
A search of her belongings revealed her true identity through a Minnesota driver's license. The state charge was dropped when the federal indictment was issued. Sherry-Berg was released on a personal recognizance bond and ordered to avoid contact with the alleged victim and potential witnesses. If convicted, she faces up to 20 years in prison. Her next court appearance is scheduled for April 21.
5 Comments
Habibi
I hope the victim is doing well. Air attendants are in a tough job so it is important to support them.
ZmeeLove
I'm not defending her actions, but is 20 years really necessary? Seems a bit much. Plus, where is the actual assault?
Muchacho
Playing silly games with a flight attendant on a flight, grabbing genitals and giving a fake name to the cops? All in one flight?!
Habibi
Regardless of what happened, there is no reason to grab one's genitals. That is a felony right there and then.
Mariposa
I hope she has a good lawyer since that is going to be very, very difficult to defend in court.