CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A Nebraska man accused of attempting to open an emergency exit on a flight from Omaha to Detroit remains in custody after withdrawing a request for a detention hearing. Mario Nikprelaj was arrested Thursday, July 17, at the Eastern Iowa Airport following an emergency landing.
Nikprelaj is charged with interfering with flight crew members after allegedly trying to fight flight crews and passengers. His lawyer admitted there is no plan for where Nikprelaj would stay if released ahead of trial, leading to the withdrawal of the detention hearing request…