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US passenger duct-taped to plane seat says: ‘I don’t remember any of it’
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- Layne Lundeen, a 67-year-old American Airlines passenger, was duct-taped to his first-class seat after an alleged outburst involving racial and homophobic slurs on a flight from Dallas to Newark, which was diverted to Baltimore for an emergency landing.
- Upon landing, Lundeen was arrested and charged with second-degree assault and disorderly conduct; he later stated in court that he does not recall the incident or the charges against him.
- Passengers and a former law enforcement officer who helped restrain Lundeen reported that he made offensive remarks and attempted physical aggression toward other passengers and crew members.
- American Airlines emphasized its commitment to safety and security, condemning violence and thanking staff and passengers for their professionalism during the incident.
- Lundeen’s former employer, Long Realty in Tucson, announced it had severed ties with him following the event.
