Former Flight Attendant Pleads Guilty to Recording Underage Girl in Airplane Bathroom
Former American Airlines flight attendant Estes Thompson III pleaded guilty on Thursday to two felony charges of sexual exploitation of children and possession of child pornography.
Thompson admitted to secretly recording an underage girl in an airplane bathroom. Authorities also found recordings of other girls in similar situations.
The now-fired flight attendant was under investigation for incidents involving five child victims, including one from a Texas flight.
Thompson faces between 15 and 20 years in prison and up to a $500,000 fine. He will also be required to register as a sex offender.
Sentencing is scheduled for June 17, 2025. Thompson will remain in custody until then.
