Jonathan Alan Lefman, 48, from Newton, Massachusetts, was found guilty on October 16 after a three-day trial of abusive sexual contact on an August 30, 2024, JetBlue flight. Traveling with his wife and four children, he repeatedly reached through the seat in front to touch the teenager’s buttocks, even as passengers waited to deplane.
The quick-thinking victim captured video evidence, which her family member shared with airline staff, leading to Lefman’s arrest in February 2025 and up to two years in prison at his January 2027 sentencing. U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley emphasized that no one should face such predatory conduct on a flight where they expect safety.
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