
A Massachusetts man was charged with attempting to open an emergency exit door on a flight to Boston and trying to stab a flight attendant with a metal spoon, as reported by the U.S. Attorney’s office. Francisco Severo Torres, 33, was a passenger on a United Airlines flight from Los Angeles when the incident occurred. A fellow passenger recorded video of Torres having a violent outburst before being tackled by fellow passengers and flight attendants. Officials charged Torres with one count of interference and attempted interference with flight crew members and attendants using a dangerous weapon.