"Praneeth Usiripalli, 28, was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to do bodily harm, according to an affidavit filed Oct. 27 in federal court. The alleged assault happened Oct. 25 aboard an international flight travelling from Chicago to Frankfurt, Germany. About two hours into the flight, Usiripalli allegedly stabbed two 17-year-old male passengers with a metal fork, one in the shoulder area and one in the back of the head, court records show."
"Immediately after Usiripalli allegedly stabbed him, he lunged towards the second boy, who was seated to the first boy's right, and allegedly struck him in the back of his head with the fork, court records show. The second boy, referred to in court documents as "Minor B," suffered a laceration to his head and told law enforcement that Usiripalli was "yelling unintelligibly.""
Praneeth Usiripalli, 28, faces federal charges of assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to do bodily harm after an alleged stabbing aboard an international flight. The alleged incident occurred Oct. 25 on a flight from Chicago to Frankfurt roughly two hours after takeoff. Usiripalli allegedly stabbed two 17-year-old male passengers with a metal fork, one near the left collarbone and one in the back of the head. The pilot diverted the plane to Logan International Airport after crew became aware. One victim had no visible injuries due to a heavy sweatshirt; the other sustained a laceration and reported the assailant was "yelling unintelligibly." An affidavit was filed Oct. 27.
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