Layne Lundeen, a 67-year-old man who was duct-taped to his seat on an American Airlines flight following an alleged outburst, has spoken publicly for the first time about the incident. The flight, which was traveling from Dallas to New Jersey on September 3, was diverted to Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport after Lundeen allegedly shouted racial slurs at the crew and choked his seatmate. He was arrested at the airport and later appeared in an Annapolis court to face charges of second-degree assault and disorderly conduct, as reported by the Baltimore Banner. During his court hearing, Lundeen said he did not remember most of what happened. He claimed he only remembered talking to his seatmate, Jonathan Cahn, a Messianic rabbi and author known for his religious and political views. When the court read the charges to him, Lundeen expressed confusion, noting he couldn’t read them because he didn’t have his glasses. He then said, “Oh my God, what a mess,” and insisted he didn’t remember anything else. Cahn, who spoke with the Baltimore Banner about the incident, said he and Lundeen had a two-hour conversation on the plane. The discussion reportedly turned heated when it shifted to religion, and Lundeen allegedly began shouting profanities and making blasphemous remarks, some of which were described as anti-Semitic. According to Cahn, the situation escalated to the point that police had to intervene when the plane landed, and Lundeen allegedly struck an officer in the chest. Long Realty, a company that had worked with Lundeen, announced it was ending its relationship with him following the incident. In a statement, the company said Lundeen’s actions were inconsistent with its values of professionalism, integrity, and respect. The court released Lundeen on his own recognizance but ordered him to avoid alcohol and drugs unless prescribed for medical reasons. His next court date is set for October 19.