An Alaska Airlines flight returned to Portland, Oregon, soon after takeoff after it experienced an incident, prompting the airline to temporarily ground its Boeing 737-9 fleet, the airline said Friday. Six crew members and 171 passengers

In October, Randy Roedema was convicted of criminally negligent homicide and third-degree assault for his actions in McClain’s death. McClain's mother, Sheneen, gave a statement at Roedema's sentencing hearing, which took place Friday afternoon.

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