Alaska Captain accused of drugging and raping female co-pilot
Mar 14, 2018, 9:45 am
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Alaska Captain accused of drugging and raping female co-pilot
A Seattle-based Alaska Airlines woman co-pilot filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the airlines, accusing her aircraft’s captain of drugging and raping her.
Betty Pina, who is a former military helicopter pilot and flew combat missions in Afghanistan, claimed her alleged attacker still works for Alaska Airlines and she wants him to be fired immediately.
Alaska Airlines female co-pilot claims male pilot drugged and raped her Fox News
Pilot says she was raped, drugged by Alaska Airlines captain KIRO-TV
Betty Pina, who is a former military helicopter pilot and flew combat missions in Afghanistan, claimed her alleged attacker still works for Alaska Airlines and she wants him to be fired immediately.
Alaska Airlines female co-pilot claims male pilot drugged and raped her Fox News
Pilot says she was raped, drugged by Alaska Airlines captain KIRO-TV
Mar 14, 2018, 11:06 am
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Reading both articles, I don't see anything mentioned about the police investigation in Minneapolis. These are pretty serious allegations that could result in arrest/imprisonment. Did the reporters just not ask about that? Was there a police investigation?
Mar 14, 2018, 11:42 am
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It is possible that it wasn't reported to Minneapolis PD, or that the physical evidence was insufficient by the time it was reported in order to open a case.
Mar 14, 2018, 1:19 pm
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Is it possible they were both just drunk and one of them came up with the story to avoid being punished for violating the 10 hour drinking rule?
Mar 14, 2018, 2:08 pm
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Mar 14, 2018, 3:19 pm
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Here is a clever idea, don’t touch your coworkers. Most of the time when a allegation is made about a coworker, rest of the staff agrees or vehemently denies. The sleaze balls are very well known.
Mar 14, 2018, 4:31 pm
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Mar 14, 2018, 9:34 pm
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This is a extremely serious allegation that impacts two people (and families) in a major way. I would expect that any airline or law enforcement agency would need to do a thorough investigation prior to taking action. It is a difficult line to walk. On one hand, if the allegation is true, action needs to be taken. On the other hand, if it is false, then someone's career and life have been shattered.
Time for us to stop second guessing and let the investigation take its course.
Time for us to stop second guessing and let the investigation take its course.