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SocietyMan duct-taped to plane seat after slurs and attack, witness says

A passenger on an American Airlines flight bound for Newark, New Jersey, was restrained with duct tape on Thursday and later arrested. He allegedly directed racial slurs at staff and fought another man, while witness Michelle Ng-Reyes said he thrashed in his seat as crew and passengers tried to subdue him near the back of first class.

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NNBC News★★☆☆☆2026-09-05 15:02Original

Man duct-taped to plane seat after slurs and attack, witness says
Man duct-taped to plane seat after slurs and attack, witness saysSociety