Perpetrator of Homophobic EasyJet Attack Given Jail Time

A man who assaulted two EasyJet cabin crew members has been given a seven- month custodial sentence, reports news.com.au.

Michael Cunnettwas travelling to Egypt with his wife on their honeymoon when he was asked to put out his e-cigarette. He had been drinking prior to flight and quickly turned violent at the request.

Cunnettthen used homophobic slurs on the cabin crew, before punching two flight attendants: Andre Botha and Christopher Bogley.

“He didn’t know my sexuality, but I am a gay man and proud of it,” Christopher Bogle told the court.

“It is not a lifestyle choice, it is natural and no one deserves to be discriminated against for their sexuality.

“Many people struggle with it, and deal with mental health problems on a daily basis. His remarks to me were personal.

“If he travels again, my hope is that he will treat people with respect and acknowledge that he lives in a diverse society which is something that should be embraced, not ridiculed.”

Judge David Renniegave Cunnett a seven-month custodial sentence and ordered him to pay £500 to both the victims.

“It was like a child having a tantrum,” the Judge said.

“You chose to drink four pints and to behave in a foul-mouthed, highly abusive manner. Something of your true character did reveal itself.

“An attack on the perceived sexuality of these men was utterly shameful. People like you find yourself on the edge of society.

“Only an immediate custodial sentence can be justified.”

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