Washington, Oct. 23 -- Congresswoman Debbie Dingell issued the following press release:
U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (MI-06) is calling for answers from United Airlines regarding reports of another incident of sexual harassment involving a woman seated next to a man who allegedly performed a lewd sexual act beside her. Reports indicate that no flight crew members assisted the woman, forcing her to climb over the alleged assailant's seat to seek help.
The staff eventually moved the woman to another seat but did not alert authorities about the sexual act. In its response, United confirmed that it is opening an investigation but is not required to report passenger sexual misconduct to police or a federal agency.
"This second incident ra...