A former Spirit Airlines flight attendant is facing charges after allegedly smashing a beer bottle over her boyfriend's head. The incident reportedly unfolded at Funky Buddha Brewery in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Annie Bryn Flaherty, 36, attacked her boyfriend after he jokingly called her "a junkie" during a night out, police say.
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Flaherty told responding officers the remark hurt her feelings. She claimed it made her cry. She accused her boyfriend of then beating her up, according to a police report WPLG obtained. The boyfriend, unnamed in reports, admitted to the "junkie" comment. He offered a starkly different account of what followed.
He said Flaherty dumped a beer on him inside the brewery. Later, in the car, she struck him on the head with a glass beer bottle, per multiple news outlets. Police arrested Flaherty on the spot. They charged her with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. Authorities booked her into Broward County Jail. She has since posted bond and left custody.
Ex-Flight Attendant Named
The affidavit lists Flaherty as a Spirit Airlines flight attendant. The airline clarified to The New York Post that she hasn't worked there for years. Her former role adds a twist to the brewery brawl tale.
The clash at Funky Buddha Brewery stunned witnesses. The popular spot draws crowds for craft beers and lively nights. A single joke spiraled into violence, police say. Flaherty's reaction escalated from tears to an alleged assault. And her boyfriend suffered the brunt of her rage, per his account.
Authorities continue to investigate. The case certainly tests how far a quip can push someone. Flaherty now faces serious legal consequences.
Her arrest marks a sharp fall from her days in the skies. The ex-flight attendant's next stop could be a courtroom. Details of her bond terms remain unclear. The boyfriend's condition after the bottle blow hasn't been disclosed. In short, this Florida night out turned into a legal nightmare fast.
