US real estate agent duct-taped and zip-tied to plane seat after ‘racial slurs’ is fired

The man, also accused of homophobic slurs on American Airlines flight, faces assault and disorderly conduct charges

US real estate agent duct-taped and zip-tied to plane seat after ‘racial slurs’ is fired

TL;DR

  • Layne Arthur Lundeen was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and second-degree assault after an incident on an American Airlines flight.
  • He allegedly used racist and homophobic slurs, leading fellow passengers to restrain him with zip ties and duct tape.
  • Long Realty Company, where Lundeen was listed as a vice-president, broker, and realtor, stated it has ended its affiliation with him.
  • The flight was diverted to Baltimore, and Lundeen was arrested at the airport.
  • He is scheduled to appear in court on October 19th.