James Torrez Smith, 24, of Jackson, Mississippi, was charged in Pennsylvania with violation of law on an aircraft, Exposing himself during a flight from Chicago.
According to court documents, on June 6, 2023, Smith was a passenger on a flight from O’Hare International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport.
Throughout the flight, Smith exposed his genitalia and engaged in masturbation, officials say.
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The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Luzerne County District Attorney’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jenny P. Roberts is prosecuting the case.
The maximum penalty under federal law for this offense is 90 days of imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine.
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