Arrested in the United States for air debauches, the Russian asked to release her from custody

The defense of Russian citizen Kristina Kedysheva, arrested in the United States after the incident on board a United Airlines plane, filed a petition for the release of the defendant. This is reported by TASS with reference to court documents of the state of Maine.

The lawyer asks to release the Russian woman for the duration of the hearing, return the seized mobile phone and allow participation in the meetings remotely. According to the defense, the defendant's freedom does not pose a threat to society. The next hearing on the case is scheduled for September 28.

Kristina Kedysheva was detained after the incident on September 8 on flight UA18 from Milan to Newark. According to court documents, flying first class Russian behaved aggressively, did not follow the instructions of the crew and approached the handle of the rear door of the liner. Several crew members and passengers held her until landing. The plane made an unplanned landing in Bangor, Maine. The woman was charged with interfering with the crew and assault.