American rapper Desiigner was charged with indecent exposure for masturbating during a flight overseas. Desiigner was previously admitted to a hospital and given medications during an international performance.
On April 17, aboard the Delta flight from Tokyo to Minneapolis, American rapper Desiigner was initially spotted by a flight attendant exposing himself for around 60 to 90 minutes. At some point, he covered himself, but another two flight attendants spotted the American rapper masturbating five minutes later. The lead flight attendant came to Desiigner’s first-class seat thereafter and warned that he was going to get arrested. However, a flight attendant spotted him exposing himself for the third time.According to an article in the Fox News, Desiigner was eventually transferred to the back of the plane where two other passengers agreed to keep an eye on him. Reportedly, the American rapper was remorseful of his actions and apologized to the crew at the end of the flight. Nonetheless, Desiigner was detained by authorities.
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Cause of Desiigner’s Actions
An article in South China Morning Post states that Desiigner admitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that he found one of the flight attendants attractive which is why he exposed himself. In a post on Twitter, the American rapper revealed that he had been admitted to a hospital and given medications during a performance overseas.
Unfortunately, he had not taken his medications before the flight where he exposed himself. When asked whether he was under the influence, Desiigner reportedly answered no and the FBI agent who interviewed him stated he also did not appear to be impaired. On April 24, Desiigner, whose real name is Sidney Royel Selby III, faced charges on a single federal count of indecent exposure. The American rapper may serve up to 90 days in prison and settle $500 in fines.