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American Airlines says acts of violence ‘not tolerated’ after mother allegedly attacks worker in Miami
American Airways is vowing to work carefully with regulation enforcement after an Alabama mom was caught on video throwing a pc monitor at one in all its gate attendants at Miami Worldwide Airport this week.
Camilia McMillie had her bond set at $4,500 after showing earlier than a choose Wednesday, jail information present. The 25-year-old is charged with aggravated battery, legal mischief and disorderly conduct following the incident that unfolded Tuesday after she misplaced monitor of her youngsters, investigators mentioned.
“Acts of violence in opposition to our staff members aren’t tolerated by American Airways and we’re dedicated to working carefully with regulation enforcement of their investigation,” the airline mentioned in a press release. “Our ideas are with our staff member, and we’re guaranteeing they’ve the assist they want presently.”
The Miami-Dade Police Division mentioned McMillie, of Birmingham, was touring to New York Metropolis and checked into her flight at gate D-39 after being rebooked for lacking her earlier flight.
MOTHER IN MIAMI AIRPORT HURLS COMPUTER AT AMERICAN AIRLINES WORKER AFTER LOSING KIDS: ‘WENT INTO A PANIC MODE’
“Whereas the topic was with the gate agent, her two minor youngsters walked away with out discover to make use of close by restrooms,” police mentioned in a press release. “As soon as the topic observed the youngsters weren’t together with her, she turned irate and started to scream, demanding the gate agent to seek out her youngsters.”
(Warning: Specific language in tweets beneath)
Investigators mentioned McMillie then “pulled the boarding go reader off the picket counter, damaging the tools and countertop space” and “as she continued to scream, she then grabbed the pc monitor and threw it on the gate agent, hanging her within the shoulder.”
A video captured by a witness reveals the gate attendant – who’s carrying festive reindeer antlers – bracing for canopy because the monitor is hurled in her path. Different footage reportedly reveals McMillie knocking electronics to the bottom.
A police affidavit obtained by FOX Enterprise mentioned the American Airways worker suffered a bruise to her proper shoulder, whereas McMillie is believed to have brought on over $10,000 in damages.
Police additionally instructed FOX Enterprise that the Florida Division of Kids and Households is helping McMillie’s youngsters.
LINK: Get updates and extra on this story at foxbusiness.com.
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Penn State transfer portal target, Pa. native commits to Miami
Penn State had a successful Saturday, beating SMU in the College Football Playoff first round in convincing fashion. But not everything went the Nittany Lions’ way.
David Blay, one of Penn State’s top targets in the transfer portal, committed to Miami. The news was reported by on3 on Saturday afternoon.
In addition to Penn State and Miami, Blay was also being pursued by Florida State, Illinois, Oklahoma, USC, Wisconsin, Mississippi State and Arkansas.
Blay, a standout at Louisiana Tech who visited last weekend, was a top target for the Nittany Lions as they look to add depth and talent to their defensive line for the 2025 season.
Blay is a Levittown native who played at Harry S. Truman High School outside Philadelphia before going to West Chester to play at the Division II level in 2021 and 2022. Blay transferred to Louisiana Tech, where he was a first-team All-Conference USA selection this year.
Blay finished the 2024 season with 46 tackles, 10 1/2 tackles for loss and 6 1/2 sacks.
Penn State has addressed a couple needs in the portal so far in the winter window, earning commitments from USC wide receiver Kyron Hudson and Texas A&M defensive end Enai White. But the Nittany Lions would love to add a defensive tackle or two.
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