Overview

• Barbara Morgan has filed a federal lawsuit against American Airlines, alleging she was sexually assaulted by Cherian Abraham during an overnight flight in April 2024.
• The lawsuit claims American Airlines knowingly allowed Abraham, who has a documented history of in-flight assaults, to board despite prior allegations.
• Morgan reported the assault to a gate agent after landing but says her complaints were met with blame and dismissive responses from the airline.
• Abraham, accused in multiple incidents since October 2023, was charged by federal prosecutors in March 2025 for another in-flight assault and faces trial in August 2025.
• Morgan’s legal team seeks damages and policy reforms, including mandatory reporting of misconduct, crew training, and transparency on sexual assault complaints.