I don’t remember anything: Arizona man duct-taped to American Airlines seat for racist outburst speaks in court after flight diversion

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The unruly passenger who was duct-taped to his seat on an American Airlines flight said in court that he did not remember anything that happened. The Arizona man who was duct-taped to his seat and restrained with zip ties during an American Airlines flight told a Maryland court that he did not remember what happened during the mid-air disturbance that forced the plane to divert to Baltimore.Layne Lundeen, 67, appeared for his initial hearing in Annapolis on September 4, a day after American Airlines Flight 618 was diverted to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).Lundeen faced charges of second-degree assault and disorderly conduct in connection with the incident. He was released on his own recognizance after a later bail review, and his next court appearance is scheduled for October 19.During his initial appearance, Lundeen said he remembered talking to the passenger sitting beside him but could not recall what happened afterward.The passenger was Jonathan Cahn, an author and Messianic rabbi. Cahn has said that a conversation between the two initially appeared friendly before Lundeen allegedly became increasingly agitated.According to police allegation...

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