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Arthur Lundeen, 67, Charged After Flight Diverted To BWI

Arthur Lundeen, 67, Charged After Flight Diverted To BWI

American Airlines Flight 618, bound for Newark from Dallas, forced down at Baltimore after passengers duct-taped and zip-tied him mid-rant.

  • Anne Arundel County District Court (Case D07CR26008432) charged Arthur Layne Lundeen, 67, of Tucson, Arizona, after his September 3 arrest at BWI.
  • The Maryland Judiciary docket lists the charges as "Assault - Second Degree" and "Disorderly Conduct," both misdemeanors.
  • Long Realty severed ties with Lundeen days later; his trial is set for October 19.

Why it matters: Two misdemeanor counts are what a viral video actually produced in court.

Anne Arundel County District Court, Case D07CR26008432 (Maryland Judiciary Case Search) ↗ · Sep 16, 20269/16/26