First-Time Flier Faces Federal Charges for Alleged In-Flight Misconduct

James Finnister, who allegedly propositioned flight attendants to join the 'mile high club', disputes charges and claims he was asleep for most of the flight.

James Finnister, a first-time flier, is facing federal charges for allegedly propositioning two flight attendants to join the 'mile high club' during a Spirit Airlines flight from Louisville, Kentucky, to Orlando, Florida.
Finnister, who admitted to consuming multiple alcoholic shots before the flight to calm his nerves, allegedly grabbed one of the flight attendants and laid down on the floor of the plane, causing disruption.
He was arrested on one count of interference with flight crew members, a charge that carries up to 20 years in jail.
Finnister disputes the charges, insisting he was asleep for most of the flight and that his questions about the cockpit were out of curiosity.
He was released on bond and is forbidden from drinking alcohol, must submit to regular drug testing, and his travel is restricted to the state of Michigan and the Middle District of Florida.