Man accused of stabbing 2 teens with metal fork on flight from Chicago to Germany
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A Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Germany was diverted to Boston after a man stabbed two teenage passengers with a metal fork, authorities said Monday. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Praneeth Kumar Usiripalli, 28, was charged with one count of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to do bodily harm in connection with the incident Saturday, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Massachusetts.
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Main Idea: Praneeth Kumar Usiripalli was charged after officials said he stabbed two teenage passengers with a metal fork on a Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Germany, forcing the plane to divert to Boston.
Key Points:
- Federal prosecutors said the attack happened after a meal service while one teen was asleep.
- Authorities said Usiripalli stabbed one 17-year-old in the clavicle and another in the back of the head.
- Flight crew tried to stop him, and prosecutors said he later acted out more aggression toward passengers and crew.
- The U.S. Attorneys Office in Massachusetts said Usiripalli was arrested in Boston and did not have lawful status in the United States.
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The attack can make air travel feel less safe for passengers and crew, and diverting a flight raises costs and delays for travelers and airlines.
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