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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Eleanor Sly

Photographer sues American Airlines after being tackled to floor for ‘bomb’ which was vintage camera

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An unidentified man is in the process of suing American Airlines (AA) after he was tackled to the floor when his vintage camera was mistaken for a bomb.

The amature photographer is suing AA for defamation, false imprisonment and emotional distress following the flight, which was travelling to New York from Indianapolis.

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