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Texas Man Arrested for Assaulting Flight Passenger Following Disturbance en Route to Washington D.C.

Texas Man Arrested for Assaulting Flight Passenger Following Disturbance en Route to Washington D.C.

A Texas man faces serious charges after allegedly assaulting a fellow passenger on an American Eagle flight from Wichita, Kansas to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia. The man reportedly expressed his intention to speak with former President Donald Trump after landing in the nation’s capital, according to an affidavit from an FBI special agent.

The document revealed that Asterius Mutayoba Rulamka, the accused, made inflammatory statements during the flight, which raised significant concern among the crew and passengers. Upon arrival, he mentioned that he had come to D.C. specifically to speak with Trump, citing feelings of anger as the driving force behind his visit.

Disturbance and Assault on the Flight

Upon deplaning, Rulamka allegedly deviated from his assigned seat and proceeded to the rear of the aircraft. Reports indicate that he yelled at a flight attendant, making violent threats, reportedly stating he would