Father Convicted of Molesting Girl Through Seat Gap on JetBlue Flight

Jonathan Alan Lefman, 48, has been convicted of one count of abusive sexual contact while in the special aircraft jurisdiction after he fondled a 17-year-old girl on a JetBlue flight.

Father Convicted of Molesting Girl Through Seat Gap on JetBlue Flight

TL;DR

  • Jonathan Alan Lefman, 48, was convicted of abusive sexual contact on a JetBlue flight.
  • He assaulted a 17-year-old girl by reaching his fingers through the seat gap.
  • The victim identified Lefman via reflection on a seatback monitor and recorded video evidence.
  • Lefman faces up to two years in prison, supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000.
  • US Attorney Leah B Foley stated the verdict holds Lefman accountable for preying on a vulnerable passenger.