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You refer to the passenger as a “scumbag” apparently based on some reports on a history that may or may not actually be him. Frankly, irrelevant, I think the rational freepers recognize that any one of us could have been in his position of being forced off a plane at a time we knew it was critical we stay on that flight.

“He was refusing to obey lawful directions from law enforcement officers”
The “officers” directions were not lawful - they had no legal authority to demand he leave the plane. Once he boarded, the contractual duty was for United to protect him, not harm him, and the only reason they could demand he deplane was for a violation specifically listed in United’s Contract of Carriage, Rule 21. There was no violation.

“they had him off the plane and he snuck back in”
He was dragged off the plane and apparently unconscious after being tazed... All three “officers” left him alone to get a gurney, he apparently awoke and in a dazed state went back on the plane - yesterday he didn’t even recollect going back on.

“He got what he deserved....”
Really. If the settlement isn’t enough, the lawsuit will result in a very big award. Guaranteed.

You refer to the passenger as a “scumbag” apparently based on some reports on a history that may or may not actually be him. Frankly, irrelevant,

I don't know if it is irrelevant anymore. Having that information published now probably raised the level of "pain and discomfort" suffered by him and his family as a result of this incident, and thus probably raised the amount that United will have to pay him to settle.

Put your bar card away I could care less his rights didn't supersede all those others on the plane or the airlines, who by the way did not manhandle the guy.

This is just a story to change the weekly narrative.

Chris Rock - How not to get your @ss kicked by the police!