Overview

• On June 17, moments before departure on a flight from LaGuardia to Kansas City, an intoxicated Perry grabbed another passenger’s hair, spat on her and hurled derogatory insults.
• Crew and fellow passengers restrained her until Port Authority Police officers removed her; she was taken to a local hospital for evaluation before transfer to the New York City Department of Corrections.
• Perry faces aggravated assault charges, is scheduled for arraignment and remains in custody at a city detention facility.
• The 32-year-old artist has previously collaborated with brands including Maybelline, Adidas and MAC, putting her professional reputation at risk.
• The viral footage has renewed attention on airline policies for managing intoxicated or disruptive passengers.