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A registered sex offender from Indiana is facing federal charges after allegedly groping a 17-year-old girl on a Spirit Airlines flight from Indianapolis to Orlando in July, authorities say. According to a criminal complaint filed in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the victim told investigators that the incident began when she asked the passenger in the window seat if she could take a picture out of the window. A man seated in the aisle seat, identified as John Daniel Fowler, 65, allegedly asked her to send the photo to him and gave her his phone number. She said she attempted to avoid further conversation, but Fowler continued trying to engage her. Throughout the flight, the girl said Fowler repeatedly placed his hand on her seat. She pushed his hand away each time, according to the report. As the plane landed—but before any doors opened—she said she awoke to find Fowler touching her inappropriately. She said she alerted a flight attendant, who moved her to the front of the plane and relocated Fowler to the rear. Spirit Airlines issued a statement, “Safety is our top priority and we have zero tolerance for the behavior as alleged. The allegations are serious and we will provide any necessary assistance to law enforcement in their investigation. Additionally, this individual is no longer welcome on any of our flights.“ FOX 35 Orlando's Marley Capper joins LiveNOW's Jeané Franseen to share the latest details. Subscribe to LiveNOW from FOX! Where to watch LiveNOW from FOX: Follow us @LiveNOWFOX on Twitter: Raw and unfiltered. Watch a non-stop stream of breaking news, live events and stories across the nation. Limited commentary. No opinion. Experience LiveNOW from FOX.
