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  • Passenger is charged in Denver with disrupting crew of diverted flight

    01/13/2010 1:52:08 PM PST · by ButThreeLeftsDo · 19 replies · 1,030+ views
    StarTribune.com ^ | 1/13/10 | AP
    A passenger on a diverted AirTran Airways flight accused of becoming unruly after he was refused more alcohol was charged Wednesday with interfering with a flight crew. Muhammad Abu Tahir, 47, appeared in federal court with an interpreter. Tahir did not officially enter a plea but said "no" after the interpreter repeated the allegations read by the judge. "No, sir, you don't need to say anything now," U.S. Magistrate Judge Kathleen Tafoya replied, explaining the hearing was only intended to advise him of the charge. He then answered "yes" when asked if he understood the charge. Authorities said Tahir, who...