Flightmare
Duct-Tape Drama Takes Federal Turn as Accused Assailant Faces 21 Years
The case involving a disruptive passenger who had to be restrained with duct tape, just took a new dramatic turn. The man accused of attacking Jonathan Cahn after being triggered by the cover of Cahn’s new book, the Altar of Pergamon, is now facing serious prison time. Federal charges could carry up to 21 years in prison for the unruly passenger, whose behavior forced the American Airlines flight to land in Baltimore instead of Newark.
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Federal prosecutors announced the charges Oct. 13, accusing Lundeen of interfering with flight crew members and attendants and assaulting them. The interference charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years, while the assault charge carries up to one year. Lundeen has reportedly told a court he does not remember what happened aboard the plane. The charges remain allegations, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
ABOUT JONATHAN CAHN…Jonathan Cahn caused a worldwide stir with the release of his explosive first book, The Harbinger, which became an instant New York Times best seller and brought him to national and international prominence. Every one of his books since then have become a New York Times best seller, including the one that ultimately led to the duct-taping of an unruly airline passenger seated next to Cahn. The Altar of Pergamon.
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