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Man duct-taped to plane seat after hurling slurs and attacking other passenger, witness says
NBC News • • business
Key Points:
- A passenger on an American Airlines flight to Newark was duct-taped to his seat and arrested after allegedly using racial slurs and fighting with another man onboard.
- Witnesses reported the man was thrashing in his seat, injuring himself, and verbally assaulting a fellow passenger and Black flight attendants.
- The flight, originating from Dallas, was diverted to Baltimore where the passenger was removed and taken into custody by Maryland Transportation Authority Police.
- The FBI is investigating the incident and may pursue federal charges, though no formal charges have been announced yet.
- American Airlines emphasized the safety of customers and staff as a priority and condemned the violence, thanking crew and passengers for their professionalism.
