Overview
- Cristiano was convicted at the High Court in Edinburgh last month and was sentenced on February 6, 2026.
- He moved seats during the May 13, 2025 flight and grabbed the woman’s hand and neck, tried to force contact with his exposed crotch, and attempted to kiss and touch her.
- The woman alerted cabin crew after he went to a toilet, staff stopped him leaving the cubicle, and police arrested him on landing at Edinburgh Airport.
- His lawyer said he maintains innocence on the most serious parts of the charge but accepted she said no and that he placed her hand on his penis.
- Reporting from court noted semen was found on the victim’s cheek and lip, and the judge cited a victim statement describing lasting loss of confidence in flying and travelling alone.