Man Charged with Assault on United Flight

Everett Chad Nelson faces felony assault charges after attacking a sleeping passenger on a United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Dulles International Airport. The unprovoked assault lasted about a minute and resulted in the victim suffering facial injuries, including bruises and a gash. Quick intervention by other passengers and crew ensured the flight landed safely, where paramedics and law enforcement were waiting. Nelson was subsequently moved to a different seat and is now in custody until his trial, scheduled for December 11. This incident is part of a troubling trend, with over 1,700 reports of unruly passengers on flights this year, indicating a rise in such incidents compared to previous years.