American realtor duct-taped to seat after alleged racist outburst
An Arizona real estate broker, 67, faces assault and disorderly conduct charges after flight 618 was diverted to Baltimore. The story American realtor duct-taped to seat after alleged racist outburst as seen on Thaiger News .
American realtor Arthur Layne Lundeen, 67, from Tucson, Arizona, has been terminated by real estate firm Long Realty following an alleged racist and homophobic outburst on an American Airlines flight. The incident occurred on September 3 during American Airlines Flight 618 from Dallas to Newark. Lundeen, who was affiliated with Long Realty, was described as aggressive, shouting vulgar, racist, and homophobic remarks and behaving threateningly towards women seated nearby.
Two passengers, including former law enforcement officer Juan Mejia, intervened and helped restrain him using duct tape and zip ties. The flight was diverted to Baltimore, where police arrested Lundeen and charged him with second-degree assault and disorderly conduct. The FBI is investigating the incident and considering additional federal charges.
Long Realty stated that Lundeen's conduct was incompatible with the professionalism, ethics, and respect they expect from their representatives and severed their affiliation with him immediately.
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