BUSTED! Arizona Woman Sentenced for Violent Attack on TSA Agent at Sky Harbor Airport
An Arizona woman attacked a TSA agent at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, leading to prison time and a 3-year flying ban. š #News #PhoenixAZ #Arizona #Crime
PHOENIX, AZ – Airports can be stressful, but one Arizona womanās reaction went way too far. On April 25, 2023, a security checkpoint at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport became the scene of a violent altercation. MaāKiah Cherae Coleman, a 20-year-old woman from Glendale, Arizona, assaulted a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agent during routine baggage screening.
The situation escalated when Coleman grabbed the TSA agent by the hair, forcibly slamming the agentās head onto a table. Coleman then used her closed fist to strike the agent several times in the head.
The attack caused an immediate disruption to the security process, leading to the temporary closure of the checkpoint while law enforcement officers responded to the scene.
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Legal Proceedings
Following the incident, Coleman was charged with assaulting a federal officer, a serious offense under U.S. law. In April, she pleaded guilty to the charge of inflicting bodily injury on a federal officer. Last week, she received her sentence: four months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release.
As part of her release conditions, Coleman is banned from flying on any commercial aircraft for the next three years. The sentence reflects the gravity of the assault and serves as a warning about the serious consequences of such actions in federal facilities like airports.
Broader Implications
The incident underscores the importance of maintaining security in airports, where TSA agents work to ensure the safety of passengers and staff. Attacks on federal officers not only disrupt airport operations but also put the safety of everyone at risk.
The swift response by law enforcement and the legal consequences that followed highlight the zero-tolerance policy toward assaults on security personnel.
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