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Layne Lundeen, man duct-taped on American Airlines flight, appears in court
The Baltimore Banner • • business
Key Points:
- Layne Lundeen, a 67-year-old American Airlines passenger, caused a flight from Dallas to Newark to divert to Baltimore-Washington International Airport after allegedly using profanities and racial slurs and becoming unruly, leading to his restraint with duct tape and zip ties.
- Lundeen, who claimed he drank two screwdrivers and does not remember the incident, was charged with second-degree assault and disorderly conduct after reportedly hitting a police officer during his removal from the plane.
- Jonathan Cahn, a Messianic rabbi seated next to Lundeen, said their conversation turned contentious when religion was discussed, with Lundeen becoming verbally abusive and making antisemitic remarks.
- Lundeen worked as a managing partner for Long Realty, which severed ties with him following the incident, condemning his behavior as inconsistent with company values.
- Lundeen was released on his own recognizance with conditions to abstain from alcohol and drugs, and his trial is scheduled for October 19 in Maryland.
