Netizens criticise Laura Bushney over tell-all TV interview on sexual assault incident

Laura Bushney, the woman who claimed she was sexually assaulted by a Malaysia Airlines steward, received criticisms following her appearance on a television show in Australia.

In a recorded interview with Channel Seven's talk show Sunday Night, Bushney, 26 claimed the steward allegedly came and sat down next to her three hours into the flight and began assaulting her under the guise of comforting.

Netizens are still questioning her innocence based on the photos uploaded on her Instagram account.

“For everyone saying Laura Bushney is innocent! Take a look at her Instagram,” wrote @lfcstreamlinks.

Astro AWANI visited Bushney's Instagram account and discovered all her posts have been deleted.

Netizens were also curious as they questioned why Bushney didn’t do anything to stop the steward.

i pity laura bushney for the "rape" if it did occur. but i also think it is hilariously stupid not to stand up and yell at him
— Yvonne Yong (@yyvonn) August 25, 2014

Hello Miss Laura Bushney-who-looks-way-older-than-26, haven't you heard? It takes 2 to tango! u r to be blamed as well!
— reena bahrin (@reenakarenina) August 24, 2014

Yes, Malaysian Airlines should have handled it better, but Laura Bushney should have handled it from the start. #sundaynight
— Wendy Kay (@wendysword) August 24, 2014

Laura bushney....instincts tell you to shout slap him or push him of surely......
— shino black (@Shino69Black) August 25, 2014

This Laura Bushney sure is getting a lot of flak. I wonder why?
— Borneon Farmer™ (@IMPetani) August 25, 2014

Dear Laura Bushney, I don't really know if you're really abused by dat @mas steward, but your actions made you look like a cheap whore! IO
— I/O (@ckliio9) August 25, 2014

Laura Bushney is a liar. #loveMAS
— Iszam Shawal (@iszammajid) August 25, 2014

Some Netizens, however have expressed their sympathy for Bushney.

Wow. Victim blaming. Woman says victim could have 'led' stewart to assault her. Like, what? Really? http://t.co/qimPbVfIg0
— Erna Mahyuni (@ernamh) August 25, 2014

Just saw the Laura Bushney story on Sunday night and I'm disgusted at the way she is being treated for speaking out.
— E-von (@thesimplechic) August 25, 2014

Bushney, who was travelling by herself has reportedly, recorded the incident on her iPhone hidden under a blanket on her lap. She claimed that the steward placed his hands under the blanket and then down her pants.

She was also reported to have recorded a face-to-face altercation with the steward after the incident.

The steward, a married man with three children, was detained by police when the plane touched down at the Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in the August 4, 2014 incident.

A source from MAS when contacted said that the airline will 'remain neutral' and 'can’t comment on the ongoing case."