BALTIMORE — An Abingdon man faces federal charges after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman aboard a Carnival cruise ship.
Prosecutors say 21-year-old Jalen Thomas Kelley committed the assault sometime between January 1 and 2 aboard the Carnival Legend, which was scheduled to set sail from Baltimore.
He was arrested in Wingate, North Carolina, on September 20.
The FBI says it's still investigating the case, and is asking anyone with information to call 410-265-8080.
A Carnival spokesperson said the alleged incident was not reported during the cruise.
"When it was reported to law enforcement officers on land, after the cruise ended, our security team members cooperated with the investigation," Matt Lupoli, Carnival spokesperson said.
If convicted, Kelley faces a maximum sentence of life in prison.
