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When questioned by the FBI hours later, Sevilla told authorities he had taken psilocybin before the flight. The psychedelic drug, also known as magic mushrooms, produces hallucinogenic effects, according to the Alcohol and Drug Foundation. Authorities said Sevilla told them it wasn’t the first time he had taken the drug and remembered “being out of his seat, being loud and touching people.”
“Sevilla said that he was not totally surprised that he acted this way after consuming it. Sevilla stated that he was sorry for his actions,” the affidavit said.
Sevilla was charged with assault and with interfering with flight crew members and attendants, and he will appear in court next week.
Sevilla’s attorney, Shannon Quill, did not immediately respond to USA TODAY.
In a statement to USA TODAY, United thanked those who helped in handling the situation.
“We also followed up with our crew members to make sure they were ok. We’d like to thank our crew for handling this difficult situation with professionalism,” the statement said.
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