Virginia pastor facing federal charges after he allegedly hit his wife on an Alaskan Airlines flight

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Daily Express reports that Roger Allan Holmberg Sr., a Virginia pastor, has been accused of hitting his wife while on an Alaskan Airlines flight from Seatle to Anchorage. Holberg allegedly verbally and physically abused his wife, who said she has epilepsy, and her husband hit her in the head, knowing it could cause a seizure.

The wife received a broken finger during the altercation and claims her spouse has abused her in the past. Holmberg was said to be angry because his spouse was bumped up to first class, but he was not.

The Independent alleges the 75-year-old pastor smacked his wife, flipped her the bird, and asked How the he## she ended up in first class. There is no information about where Roger Allan Holmberg Sr. lives in Virginia or the name of the church he pastors. The couple was traveling to a ministry event,and Holberg is facing federal charges for the July 2 altercation.