The victim awoke as another passenger was assaulting her with his hands , prosecutors said . She reported the incident to flight attendants , as did a third passenger who saw the assault . A 49-year-old New Jersey man was arrested when the plane landed . Comment:
The victim awoke as another passenger was assaulting her with his hands , prosecutors said . She reported the incident to flight attendants , as did a third passenger who saw the assault . A 49-year-old New Jersey man was arrested when the plane landed . That man was convicted Friday and could be sentenced to life in prison .