November 29th 2024.
A shocking incident involving a Delta Air Lines flight attendant has recently come to light. Joshua Smith, a 36-year-old employee, is accused of attacking one of his coworkers at a hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana. The incident occurred after a night out with some of his colleagues.
According to the police, the altercation started when Smith and his coworkers were making their way back to their hotel after a night of festivities. Smith began arguing with one of his colleagues and things quickly escalated. "The victim escorted the suspect to his room at which time an argument ensued and the suspect cut the victim twice on the arm and once to the neck," stated the New Orleans Police Department.
The victim, who remains unnamed, tried to seek help by going to another floor of the hotel. However, Smith allegedly followed her and attacked her again. Fortunately, a security guard intervened, but even he was not spared from Smith's violent behavior. "A security guard stepped in and 'the suspect cut him on the thumb'," the police reported. The authorities were alerted and they arrived at the scene around 3am on Monday.
The victim, who was taken to a nearby hospital, is now in stable condition, as reported by WDSU. Meanwhile, Delta Air Lines has released a statement, asserting their stance on violence within their company. "We have zero tolerance for violence against or among our people and will continue to fully cooperate with law enforcement officials," the company stated.
Smith's lawyer, Thomas Calogero, has come forward to defend his client. According to Calogero, Smith has no recollection of the incident as he had "blacked out" from drinking. "He has no memory of the incident at all, nothing," Calogero told NBC News. Smith has been charged with multiple counts, including second-degree attempted murder and aggravated assault. He is currently being held in a jail in New Orleans.
While Calogero argues that there was no intention of murder, he also admits that Smith's actions will have consequences. "I mean I'm sure he's going to lose his job at Delta," Calogero said. "I expect him to." This sentiment was echoed by Delta Air Lines, who stated that they will not tolerate such behavior among their employees.
This unfortunate incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of excessive drinking and the consequences of violence. It is also a stark contrast to the tragic incident that occurred more than a year ago, where an American Airlines flight attendant was found dead in her hotel room near Philadelphia International Airport. Let us all strive to create a safe and respectful working environment for everyone.
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