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Judge Sets October 19 Trial After Flight 618 Assault

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  • Arthur “Layne” Lundeen was duct-taped to his seat after an outburst on Flight 618.
  • The aircraft landed at Baltimore-Washington International Airport on September 3, 2026.
  • Maryland police arrested Lundeen and charged him with second-degree assault and disorderly conduct.
  • A judge set Lundeen’s trial for October 19, 2026 and ordered abstention from alcohol and drugs.
  • Long Realty in Tucson fired Lundeen for conduct inconsistent with company values.