Employees Arrested for Sharing Leaked Video of Fatal Plane Crash
Airport workers accused of sharing DCA plane crash video arrested 🔗
Two employees of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority have been arrested for allegedly sharing a leaked video of a fatal plane crash involving a military helicopter and a commercial jet. Mohamed Lamine Mbengue, 21, and Jonathan Savoy, 45, have been charged with computer trespass after reportedly making unauthorized copies of airport records. The video, which captured the midair collision that resulted in 67 deaths, was aired by CNN. The investigation is ongoing, and it remains unclear if more individuals will face charges or if the employees sold the video.
What were the charges against the airport workers?
Both workers were charged with computer trespass under Virginia law for making unauthorized copies of Airports Authority records.
How many fatalities resulted from the plane crash?
The crash resulted in 67 fatalities, including three Army soldiers aboard the helicopter.
Is it known how the video was obtained or distributed?
Authorities have not specified how the footage was obtained or whether it was sold to CNN or shared for free.