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Man who was duct-taped on American Airlines flight after alleged violent outburst breaks his silence
The Independent • • business
Key Points:
- Layne Lundeen was duct-taped to his seat on an American Airlines flight after allegedly shouting racial slurs and choking a seatmate, leading to the flight's diversion and his arrest.
- Lundeen appeared in court facing second-degree assault and disorderly conduct charges, but claimed he did not remember the incident.
- Jonathan Cahn, a Messianic rabbi who spoke with Lundeen on the flight, reported that Lundeen became profane and anti-Semitic during their conversation.
- Lundeen allegedly struck a police officer during his arrest, prompting additional charges, and his realty company severed ties with him due to his conduct.
- Lundeen was released on his own recognizance with conditions and is scheduled for a court hearing on October 19.
