A belligerent passenger on a Southwest Airlines flight is now facing a federal charge.

The Justice Department says Marcus Huff, 45, was on a flight from Las Vegas to Houston when he yelled profanities at the flight crew, threw a drink at a flight attendant and refused to remain seated.

His behavior forced the flight to divert to Dallas Love Field.

In April, Huff was indicted for interference with a flight crew; and on Wednesday, he was arrested in Houston.

Huff made his initial court appearance Thursday.

If convicted, Huff faces up to 30 years in federal prison.

A belligerent passenger on a Southwest Airlines flight is now facing a federal charge. The Justice Department says Marcus Huff, 45, was on a flight from Las Vegas to Houston when he yelled profanities at the flight crew, threw a drink at a flight attendant and refused to remain seated. His behavior forced the flight to divert to Dallas Love Field. In April, Huff was indicted for interference with a flight crew; and on Wednesday, he was arrested in Houston. Huff made his initial court appearance Thursday. If convicted, Huff faces up to 30 years in federal prison.

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