Aaron Nichols Subdues Irate Passenger

DETROIT, Mich. – Local 4 has learned that a woman blamed for in-flight brawl will likely not be charged. Southwest Flight 1402 from Phoenix to Detroit was delayed Saturday after airline officials said the woman became unruly and erratic, fighting with passengers and crew alike. The pilot made an emergency landing at Denver International Airport and the woman was taken into custody; however, an FBI representative told Local 4 the woman was not arrested.

Instead, she was taken to a medical facility.

The woman’s name is not being released; passengers describe her as in her 60s.

Fellow travelers on that flight walked off the plane at Metro Airport, around 7:30 p.m., shaken and relieved their in-flight ordeal was over.

“We had to pretty much restrain her because she started hitting some of the passengers,” said witness Aaron Nichols.

Other witnesses on the flight explained to Local 4 how the confrontation began. They said the woman was in line to use the restroom when a man bumped into her.

“She just started going off on him. She accused him of trying to touch her and she just started slapping him in the face, going crazy on him,” said passenger Shelly Salemassi.

“She hit him in the head twice and he had no clue what was going on,” said witness Bill Miller.

A handful of passengers jumped up to helped the man and restrained the woman to her seat.

“Then she tried to go after the stewardess,” Salemassi said. “It took five or six guys to detain her after that. I don’t know what was wrong with her.”

“If the guys weren’t there, if all of us didn’t helped her, the stewardesses would have had a real problem. She was rather large woman,” said passenger Paul Lechner, “She definitely had a … problem. She was not able to focus, and when she did, you could see her eyes change. It was not a good situation all the way around.”

Shortly after the fight the crew decided to divert the plane to Denver and remove the woman.

Passengers remained on the plane while the woman was removed, and the plane left without her.

B.T.F Against CANCER – Mixer & Fund-Raiser Party

For the second consecutive year, Blue Trust Foundation proud to present: Social Mixer & Fund-raiser Party for Cancer Campaign.

You are invited to join the B.T.F Social Mixer and fund-raiser party! By coming out on Friday, June 15, 2007, you will get to enjoy 2 great events at the comfort of staying at the same location! The Blue Trust Foundation in Las Vegas NV, is  going strong into its 3rd year. For more information about B.T.F, please see below. Also, in support of B.T.F  “Fight  Against Cancer” Campaign that started last year, the Blue Trust Foundation will donate half of the net proceeds from the fund-raiser towards this great cause.

Social Mixer

• $25 admission- Food/Drinks

• Business Card Draw – As usual, B.T.F  will have its famous business card draw at the Social Mixer! We will draw 2-5 prizes, 1-2 for everyone.

• Great networking – B.T.F Social Mixer is a great way to network with many professionals in Las Vegas NV!

Fund-raiser

• Worthy Cause – Not only will you be supporting a committed and energetic Las Vegas -based  Foundation  for its quest of better performances and effort this year, but more importantly, HALF of the ticket sale will go to a non profit  Cancer Foundation!

• Great Party! – We are expecting 150-200 friends  to show up and party! !st Avenue is a restaurant during lunch and dinner time, but it gets converted into a lounge/club atmosphere after 8pm, so you will be able to have a blast dancing, drinking, and mingling with a huge group of young professionals in Las Vegas!

• Superb Deal – For only $25, you get admission and a free drink (beer, high-ball, non-alcoholics) in addition to a great mixer!

Contacts
Please RSVP for Social Mixer to & purchase fund-raiser ticket from:

Maia Glasper 702-589-7544

info@bluetrustfoundation.com

Blue Trust Foundation AIDS Walk

On Saturday September 16th 2006, hundreds of people will gather at Sun Set Park for the 10 a.m. start of the AIDS Walk, which will cover a near-mile loop.

Sponsored by the Blue Trust Foundation, the event is a fundraiser to support care for those affected by HIV/AIDS, advocate for changes in federal policy and increase public awareness of the epidemic. This year’s goal is $800,000.Participants will start gathering about 8 a.m. for a 9 a.m. program annoucment, before the walk starts. To sign up or for information, go to www.bluetrustfounddation.com.