US passenger duct-taped to plane seat says: ‘I don’t remember any of it’
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the New Jersey category. Published on September 17, 2026 • Originally reported by Maya Yang. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the New Jersey category. Published on September 17, 2026 • Originally reported by Maya Yang. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
After being read charges, Layne Lundeen said: ‘I assaulted a police officer? Is that what it says? I don’t have my glasses’
An American Airlines passenger who was duct-taped to his seat following an alleged outburst including racial and homophobic slurs said that he does not recall the incident.
On 3 September, 67-year old Layne Lundeen was restrained to his first class seat with duct tape and zip ties over alleged unruly behavior. The American Airline Flight 618 was originally traveling from Dallas, Texas to Newark, New Jersey and was diverted to Baltimore/Washington Thurgood Marshall airport in an emergency landing.
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