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Hero who duct-taped violent Arizona realtor to plane seat speaks out after suspect fired from Tucson firm
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· September 8, 2026
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Key points The passenger's actions ultimately led to the realtor being restrained, using duct tape to secure them to their seat. A disorderly realtor from Arizona was involved in a midair struggle on a plane.
A disorderly realtor from Arizona was involved in a midair struggle on a plane. The situation became so intense that a passenger had to intervene. This passenger has spoken out about the incident, describing the wild struggle that occurred.
The passenger's actions ultimately led to the realtor being restrained, using duct tape to secure them to their seat. The realtor was later arrested and fired from their position at a Tucson firm.
Further details about the incident and the passenger's account are available, providing more insight into the events that unfolded during the flight.
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Category: safety ·
Published: September 8, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News ·
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