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United States of America v. Joseph Michael Sharkey
Date: 03-24-2016
Case Number: 3:16-cr-00029-MMH-JBT
Judge: MMH
Court: United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida (Broward County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Dale Campion
Defendant's Attorney: Susan Good Yazgi - FPD
Description:
Jacksonville, FL - Virginia Man Pleads Guilty To Assaulting A Flight Attendant On Jacksonville Flight
Joseph Michael Sharkey (36, Reston, VA) has pleaded guilty to assault or intimidation of a flight attendant. He faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison. After pleading guilty, Sharkey was ordered to remain in custody.
According to court documents, on January 31, 2016, Sharkey was a passenger on Jet Blue Flight 715 from Reagan National Airport in Washington, DC to Jacksonville International Airport (JIA). During the final 20 minutes of the flight, Sharkey attempted to place another passenger in a headlock. A flight attendant assisted that passenger and ordered Sharkey to take a seat. Sharkey at first complied but then kneed the flight attendant in the groin and stated that he was going to exit the airplane through an exit door. With the help of volunteers, the flight attendants subdued Sharkey and placed him in flex cuffs for the remainder of the flight. The airplane landed safely at JIA and Sharkey was removed from the flight by airport police.
This case was investigated by the Jacksonville Aviation Authority Police Department and the Jacksonville Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Joseph Michael Sharkey (36, Reston, VA) has pleaded guilty to assault or intimidation of a flight attendant. He faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison. After pleading guilty, Sharkey was ordered to remain in custody.
According to court documents, on January 31, 2016, Sharkey was a passenger on Jet Blue Flight 715 from Reagan National Airport in Washington, DC to Jacksonville International Airport (JIA). During the final 20 minutes of the flight, Sharkey attempted to place another passenger in a headlock. A flight attendant assisted that passenger and ordered Sharkey to take a seat. Sharkey at first complied but then kneed the flight attendant in the groin and stated that he was going to exit the airplane through an exit door. With the help of volunteers, the flight attendants subdued Sharkey and placed him in flex cuffs for the remainder of the flight. The airplane landed safely at JIA and Sharkey was removed from the flight by airport police.
This case was investigated by the Jacksonville Aviation Authority Police Department and the Jacksonville Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Outcome:
Guilty
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Joseph Michael Sharkey?
The outcome was: Guilty
Which court heard United States of America v. Joseph Michael Sharkey?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida (Broward County), FL. The presiding judge was MMH.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Joseph Michael Sharkey?
Plaintiff's attorney: Dale Campion. Defendant's attorney: Susan Good Yazgi - FPD.
When was United States of America v. Joseph Michael Sharkey decided?
This case was decided on March 24, 2016.