Passenger allegedly attacks crew on American Airlines flight, diverted to Baltimore
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On 3 September, a 67‑year‑old passenger allegedly attacked a fellow passenger and cabin crew on an American Airlines flight from Dallas‑Fort Worth to Newark, grabbing a passenger by the neck, using racist and homophobic slurs, and biting a person, which caused injury and blood on individuals.
Cabin crew restrained the passenger with a cargo strap and the aircraft was diverted to Baltimore, where the passenger was taken into custody by security forces; federal prosecutors in Maryland have charged him with obstructing flight crew duties and assault, and he faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 if convicted.