'I was stripped of my dignity': Terrell Davis recounts getting handcuffed after United flight

Terrell Davis and his family were looking forward to vacationing in California when the NFL Hall of Famer was inexplicably handcuffed and removed from a United Airlines plane. Davis told CNN he felt he was “treated like a convict.” He said while he was being handcuffed, a law enforcement officer told him: “Don’t fight it.” #CNN #News

[@michaeldirvin3568]

I am a doctor. I had a similar incident on a plane where I had to use the toilet. However there was a big line and the flight attendants told me to sit down. Then when the line stopped, I went into the bathroom. The flight attendant told me I could not use the bathroom because the fasten seat belt sign was on. I was flying for business. I was unable to urinate my pants to satisfy the flight attendant. I entered the toilet in the plane, and then I sat down. When I exited a plane, the police were waiting. Of course I showed my doctor identification and I provided my side of the story. Long story short, nothing happened to me. However on my return flight, an Air Marshall set right next to me. I knew he was an Air Marshal. I spoke to him about what happened. He apologized to me. Bottom line, flight attendants have too much power. We need to regulate this power. You are innocent until proven guilty. Mr. Davis, Hall of Fame, NFL, please please please sue United Airlines to teach them a lesson. Please do this for me and all of us who have been stripped of our civil rights by flight attendants.

[@YogaBlissDance]

Yeah the scales TIPPED too far post Covid with crazy passengers...now it's crrazy flight attendants.

[@irvingberlin-o8h]

wasnt OJ a hall of famer too?

[@mikedavison1466]

@@irvingberlin-o8h Did you ever pass the SAT's?

[@irvingberlin-o8h]

@@mikedavison1466 yes, wh at does that h ave to do with use less bl ack peo ple rejoici ng when one of th eir hom ies kill whi ties?

[@louniece1650]

​@@mikedavison1466🤭

[@ericdavis6261]

i believe that flight attendant did hear him, but chose to ignore him.

[@kellyrodriguez948]

I got ignored many times by flight attendants,

[@theloniousm4337]

I believe he more than "tapped" the flight attendant. "I believes" don't count for sh!t

[@bobwallace9753]

@@theloniousm4337 Witness said he only tapped the flight attendant's shoulder. Does your racism see something different?

[@dens3096]

They are so ignorant. I needed once a sip of water to take my meds I went to them asking for water they say NO. Wait we will be distributing water soon. I mean it is just a water. One small cup!

[@Tony-md7dk]

​​@@bobwallace9753so there was a witness of him touching someone without their consent? Or does your racism see something different?

[@simoneschwarz5076]

I'm a retired Flight Attendant ... unfortunately I must say, that some of my former colleagues were on an absolute power trip ... and sadly, pilots would back us up out of loyalty to their crew w/o hesitation ... I'm disgusted by what this family had to go through ... it would have never happened on one of my flights ! ... but if it did, I would have raised hell, defending this lovely man/family !

[@aaronwilson8403]

@simoneschawarz5076 And you obviously aren't waiting to hear both sides of the story.

[@simoneschwarz5076]

Not necessary in this case. A "He said", "He/She said" won't make this any clearer. Look, FAs take a lot of abuse on a daily basis, that's why this overreaction happened ... but FAs are trained in conflict resolution ... yet there should not have been a conflict at all ... over a cup of ice ? ... please ! ... Mr. Davis did not assault the FA ... that's my believe ! ... he's a gentleman.

[@tonycurry5545]

@@aaronwilson8403 Have you ever heard silence speaks VOLUMES!? Terrell and his family have been on a vast amount of media discussing this issue. United nor the suspended flight attendant has said much or anything at all. A WITNESS who was interviewed by the F.B.I. backed up Terrell's account of the story. Terrell is NOT facing any assault charges after being taken away in handcuffs. Of course it would be GREAT to hear the flight attendant's story as well as what the pilots account of what was relayed to them about the interaction. For me when I consider the FBI investigation into the incident as they heard BOTH stories, and the fact that Terrell is NOT charged with a felony, I'd say we KNOW both sides of the story resulted in the innocence of Terrell Davis.

[@mikedavison1466]

@@aaronwilson8403 United FIRED that flight attendant after their investigation. Thats why they are now trying to settle ANOTHER multi million dollar lawsuit...

[@maryarnez3730]

I know a 6’7” black 30 year old get removed from a plane because he fell fast asleep before take off and was tilted sideways and no one sitting near him. They tried to wake him up and he was so tired from staying up all night to catch the flight! He was fast asleep not bothering anyone and next thing he knows he is being woken up and removed from the plane!! He has no idea what was happening! They said they felt he needed medical attn! But when they took him off the plane before take off the medical staff evaluation said nothing wrong with him!! Had to stay two extra days in his own dime!! Complete unwarranted!!

[@bethanyhealy4989]

Most of it comes from our left leaning people here in america. Their leader here was best friends with a kkk guy though he says now that he was MLK's right hand man.

[@BruteStrength99]

​@bethanyhealy4989 not everything is politics

[@VegasElement]

​@BruteStrength99 But everything is race.

[@PrettyReliableTransportation]

😮

[@BruteStrength99]

@@VegasElement Tru dat!

[@I-Have-Fire]

This really pisses me off. Not only is the airline at fault but, even more so, the FBI. You do not ARREST somebody on the claim of one individual. Even a cursory investigation would have sufficed.

[@Freight_Up_Trucker]

He struck the flight attendant, but the attendant returned with a cup of ice? Mr. Davis lawyer is salivating.

[@outermarker5801]

I guess the FA would say he 'feared for his life' if he didn't bring that ice 🙄

[@Freight_Up_Trucker]

@@dellcharles5750 😂😂My mind was on TO!

[@Faith-to5mp]

You mean Mr. Terrell Davis. not Mr. Terrell Ownes.

[@juanalmos1959]

So now for convenience Davis is anti law enforcement,he’s still a registered republican

[@NotUrBlkCrschnAntiGayMissile]

@Freight_Up_Trucker This would be a huge story if he were a black Republican cuz thats when racism against black people exists and they could blame Biden lolz

[@thatslife208]

From Colorado, TD has always been a class act, man of humility and integrity.

[@Sunny-il1xm]

So was OJ.

[@mikedavison1466]

@@Sunny-il1xm You obviously aren't.

[@Sanjay9442]

That flight attendant should be fired

[@josephine6893]

They fired him.

[@teeminator30]

The flight attendant is a DEI hire and goes by she/her. Davis should have been more gentle.

[@bernardgagnon1626]

​@@teeminator30you're sick

[@niccreznic8259]

@@josephine6893 Did they fire him? They just said he was taken off duty.

[@richardroberts4979]

I’m wandering about that as well?

[@Meds1000MD]

His wife is a solid rib. She compliments him perfectly.

[@bobbowie9350]

Shes gorgeous to boot.

[@maremacd]

Rib??? Gross.

[@user-kt6pp2pl1q]

Very well spoken.

[@eddieaow42]

Absolutely!💯🤔👀👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💜

[@eddieaow42]

​@@maremacdbiblical term in Genesis.

[@Tubb2581]

I think it's so funny because they normally would get away with this shit but instead they went after a Superbowl MVP and NFL HOFer

[@VamanosLetsgo]

Glad the Davises are telling this story. Hope UNITED gets sued (contributes to the Davis children's college funds).

[@southern842]

Or he got away with assault because he's a blk hof superbowl mvp. See how this works.

[@wilb6756]

@@southern842 don't fight your brain, oh wait, I'm sry

[@southern842]

@@wilb6756 Weak. Try again short bus.

[@zzzT.]

100%. But why was he in coach with the poors? 🤠

[@roxaneherbert6637]

His wife is a formidable companion. A family has been traumatised. No black man is above this Karen behaviour.

[@Backpack16]

“The children, will NEVER forget that incident.”

[@carolaguilera6911]

And they can be Included in the lawsuit

[@bauttiet.h.u.g.5900]

@@Backpack16 hopefully they don't touch ppl when they shouldn't

[@wholeshebang1]

@@bauttiet.h.u.g.5900- Aren't you judgemental?

[@bauttiet.h.u.g.5900]

@@wholeshebang1 no, i understand what is socially acceptable. Do you?

[@4tihomirov]

Yes they will

[@melanatedone4894]

The Hand Cuffs totally not Necessary. Sounds like a good Lawsuit to me .

[@kevinreid8946]

What bothers me is the FBI didn't try to explain why he was being handcuffed. Just "don't fight it"

[@disorganizedorg]

@@kevinreid8946 [don't fight it] skates close to threatening.

[@Maria-bd2mm]

@@kevinreid8946 Exactly...They could have simply explained to him that they have an incident report and needed to have him come with them blah blah blah

[@jimako6]

Lawsuit needs to begin

[@luisrosario3732]

It looks like United is going to pay for the Davis Disney vacation and much more.

[@rowyourboat5361]

his wife is very elegant.

[@user-wp4jw4wl3u]

Yes she is if the FA was not having a good day he should of call out of work stay home

[@carolynjanise4086]

This type of behavior is allowed and accepted by United Airlines and so many other companies and entities, so why else would the flight attendant be bold enough to fabricate a blatant lie against a passenger? --- go figure....

[@mikedavison1466]

Well, the flight attendant was FIRED by United the other day after their investigation and after speaking with dozens of passengers who backed up Davis' account of events on the flight. That's why United is looking to settle ANOTHER lawsuit in a long list of recent lawsuits by passengers for poor customer service.

[@asada2417]

Flight attendant = Male Karen

[@southern842]

Biden trans dei hire

[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

@@southern842 👈 THIS is your brain on MAGA. Any questions?

[@southern842]

@@michaelccopelandsr7120 A half witted 3rd grade 80s joke. How original. Guess sloppy joe isn't the only one confused what century it is. Try again.

[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

@@southern842 If the shoe fits...

[@southern842]

@@michaelccopelandsr7120 You wear it well. Good luck with that.

[@GirlDadYoutubeChannel]

The Life of a Black man, not unbelievable simply our everyday reality!!!

[@jayong2370]

Asian doctor was dragged off United Airlines several years ago. Sounds like the airline hasn’t learnt a thing. Disgusting!

[@DonVideoGuy007]

@jayong2370 - It happened 7 years ago on a United Express flight that was "overbooked". There is a Wikipedia page covering the incident - just type in your browser's Search box = " 2017 United Express passenger removal "

[@life-legacy]

Wrong. That incident happened on United Express, which is a regional airline. It is separate from United Airlines.

[@jayong2370]

My bad bro

[@moniquebaskett338]

@@life-legacyHappened a couple ago weeks with an Indian lady, her toddler and elderly mother.

[@mikedavison1466]

@@life-legacy It's still owned by United Airlines who paid the man MILLIONS of dollars and he got a full apology from the CEO.

[@steelydan146]

This should be a 100 million dollar lawsuit. Seriously!

[@abiyamberber8773]

Ya, they should be out of business... if I ever have a choice I won't fly united, I have boycotted AA for long time but living in DFW metro area options are limited. SW my go to usually.

[@LoganGraceHope]

United Airline flight attendants are the WORST!!! I used to fly a lot for work and had three instances when I was treated rudely with aggression. I was a 30 year old female traveling alone and never spoke to them rudely. I had co workers with even worse experiences with United. I never fly United now!!!!

[@Fastapproaching]

Stop flying united

[@davidpehrson3707]

Ha! Or fly United for free for the rest of your life. This lawsuit will be amazing!!!!

[@bua2u]

United has a recent history of passenger abuse like this.- and victims have included passengers of all colors. Perhaps time to avoid the unfriendly skies of United.

[@BruteStrength99]

Hey. I love united. Don't fly Delta

[@mikedavison1466]

@@BruteStrength99 Delta is ONE MILLION times better than United which is why they don't get sued like United and American does! Delta has the BEST customer service rating as voted by customers by JD Power.

[@BruteStrength99]

@mikedavison1466 I've NEVER had a positive experience coming out of Atlanta using Delta. They often over book flights and bump people without compensation. EVERYTIME United bumped me, they put me in a hotel for the night and gave me flight vouchers. I'm loyal to United for life!

[@tmad273]

The US has a bunch of Karens…

[@krober147]

@@tmad273 Full of Karens

[@JohnW9012]

A bunch of racist Karens.

[@brandonwayne6131]

Entire country

[@lolaatchabao5893]

A lot

[@BodiShui.808]

ACTUALLY WE renamed the KAREN'S its MARJORIE

[@UncleOodoo]

I’m guessing this will be in the range of $3-5million settlement. $1.5 million for an education fund for the 3 kids, $1 million for the embarrassment and reputation damage caused, lifetime flights on United first class for the whole family (5 people) including lifetime club access, plus 5 years of counseling for the family...... and that is probably less then the annual bonus of the CEO of United.

[@BrooklynP333]

So many of us are stripped of our dignity in situations where we are already so vulnerable. Be grateful for the blessings you have that many of us will never see. I'm sorry that happened to you.

[@lisagardner903]

My husband is a pilot and he complains about the mean flight attendants all the time. Some flights they refuse to bring the pilots coffee in the cock pit because they dont think that is their job.

[@maefloyd3202]

I feel so bad for him and his family! So now it’s flying while black instead of driving while black! Racial Profiling while flying! It’s disgusting?

[@TsarAndroNovaVonTacoCat]

Perpetual victims

[@southern842]

@@maefloyd3202 he's not in jail because he's blk.

[@bobwallace9753]

@@southern842 He's not in jail because he did nothing illegal. The flight attendant told a lie.

[@DanontheDrive]

I would truly like to say that you are over-reacting. But you're not. I would like to say it wasn't a racially motivated reaction on the part of the space waitress. But I can't.

[@kassandraahuero7962]

​@@bobwallace9753take your trump lovin rear somewhere else your just a troll now!

[@lmjr400]

America is one of the major racist countries follow by the continent of Europe known for vast racism .

[@KS-ec9ib]

Don't forget Asia. That's the worst!

[@MrDeplorable-sw9cz]

The word "rascism" is nothing more than a pejorative for extorting finacial and political gain these days. It doesn't mean anything, try harder and be smarter. 😂

[@kevinb.1454]

​@@MrDeplorable-sw9cz Unless you're actually a victim of racism, and have experienced it first hand up front and personal.

[@MrDeplorable-sw9cz]

@@kevinb.1454 A white kid who grew up in Oakland California, nope never experienced racism whatsoever.. An odd thing happened though, I figured out people are racist, not my county. I never held an entire culture accountable for the actions of few. Blow your smoke somewhere else.

[@MrDeplorable-sw9cz]

@@kevinb.1454 What makes you an authority on this, racism is circumstantial not the norm.

[@annsmith7207]

I am sure Mr. Davis knows enough to get the best lawyer possible for a civil lawsuit. Expect Mr. Davis will be winning a huge settlement against United Airlines and the FBI -- the fact that the FBI agent did not identify himself, read Mr. Davis his Miranda Rights -- and the list of violations to due process goes on from there. I hope Mr. Davis had the presence of mind to get the name of the guy in the window seat who was an impartial witness to his interaction with the airline attendant. Wishing Mr. Davis and his family the very best going forward. A disgraceful set of circumstances.

[@tiffanytorres-luna157]

That flight attendant needs to be fired

[@christineannberry7383]

Wow. Just wow. My heart goes out to the entire family. I can only imagine the looks on your children’s faces and the memory that will never fully go away. You handled it better than most. Acknowledge your dignity.

[@johnnyleopard2668]

Thank you for telling this story.

[@lyfewithmeka7606]

Please interview the flight attendant. What did he say to the pilot for them to call the FBI?

[@bige111]

I think this will be available soon, I think that Air flight communications are publicly accessible, and for sure any call to law enforcement are accessible thru FIA

[@rubenavalos5455]

He should sue the airlines and flight attendant how sorry for Terral Davis HOF God Bless Everyone

[@elizabethheyenga9277]

He has an attorney so obviously that is in play and will be settled. United is known for its crap record on all counts and they picked the wrong guy, he has celebrity power

[@wigensonmondesir6289]

the FBI too

[@jennyjenny4501]

I actually met TD a few years ago in Colorado, going through security at the airport! He was super nice and posed for pictures with my Denver Bronco loving family. It’s a shame that this happened to him!

[@krober147]

Smh. Sad, sad, sad😮😮😮😮

[@RealBradMillerr]

I was his waiter and he didn’t leave a tip.

[@charlieshort6394]

@@RealBradMillerr liar

[@Michael-uv6cn]

So he was nice and posed for a pic. So what? That doesn’t mean isn’t capable of wrongdoing.

[@silkscreenart5515]

Getting on an Aeroplane is a crap shoot. Terrell has flown on a thousand flights. He finally had his taste of a WOKE A-HOLE. Skin color does not matter. Trump can attest to this. The way Terrell handled it is why he is a hall of famer in life. This Country is under attack.

[@asierra6064]

On a return flight from Seattle I was yelled at by a flight attendant because my seat was not upright. I honestly thought I had brought it upright when it was first announced to do so as I'm always good about doing that. On the many flights I've taken the last couple of years, I've observed that flight attendants have become very short, abrupt, and down right rude with even the most respectful of passengers. I'm with Terrell on this one. To any flight attendant reading this, show some dignity and respect towards your good passengers even if you've had a long day and have had to repeat the same things all day long. Show some class!

[@gordongannon]

Flying while black is a crime 😮

[@jjones9822]

I hope this is meant to be satire because I just can’t tell anymore.

[@genghiskhan5158]

It definitely never happens to any other race😊

[@LT-em1vu]

Lolll

[@Yeahwtf]

Yeah...that's what it is.😑

[@lejonleonard9312]

You didn't know?🫢

[@Rastebb]

What about the pilot who called for the FBI? Clearly the attendant wasnt that scared because they continued the flight and didnt land

[@reason6835]

I’m a pilot. We don’t call the FBI when a flight attendant claims to be assaulted. We call ATC who calls the FAA who decides how they want to handle it.

[@disorganizedorg]

@@reason6835 [I’m a pilot.] Would it be your call to divert or not? I've heard ATC traffic that suggest that's the discretion of the pilot (unruly passenger had been restrained with zip-ties and the pilot opted to continue to the destination after ATC inquired about his intentions). I doubt that your company isn't in the decision loop on calling the FBI, local police, or just banning the passenger from future flights.

[@reason6835]

@@disorganizedorg: We’d only divert to the nearest airfield if it were a declared emergency. Depends on the situation. If the passenger is being threatening to crew or other passengers we’d probably want to get on the ground. I don’t think the pilots thought this was a serious situation. But they have to report the incident nonetheless. ATC probably asked if they wanted to declare an emergency and they declined. But because it was reported it gets relayed to the FAA who called law enforcement to investigate. The sky is federal jurisdiction (FAA) so naturally it was the FBI who would handle it.

[@seanmccartney5177]

Like the FBI is gonna do something

[@Rastebb]

@@seanmccartney5177 .......they did. The FBI was the arresting agency

[@ericb7097]

"Call the police he touch me!" -Karen

[@elizabethheyenga9277]

classy and helpful, you must be so proud

[@npg117]

​@elizabethheyenga9277 what happened? Did he strike a nerve

[@elmosweed4985]

@@elizabethheyenga9277 Calling the police on a person that did nothing is not classy or helpful- Have you ever been wrongfully arrested in front on your kids ?

[@kiwidreams3]

@@elmosweed4985probably not if she’s white

[@JohnW9012]

It's actually, call the police a Black man touched me.

[@sfl6307]

With Project 2025, he would be in jail.

[@kennethjackson1771]

really

[@zackarybates4065]

It’s a damn shame!!! We gotta stop this from happening by voting against the orange man

[@Lily-hy1xu]

Terrell so sorry this happened to you and your family, sounds like quite a few people dropped the ball. I wish the best for you and your family.

[@PapaWooody]

Why was 6 afraid of 7? Because 7 was a black man. I think this sums up the problem here. Terrell & his wife are clearly lovely, cultured people.

[@Tony-md7dk]

😂😂😂I'm assuming then this flight attendant has a history of blatant racism then. Or this the first time?

[@stevenbrozynski5555]

And 6 was a gay flight attendant.

[@Matt-kt9nm]

This wasn't about race.

[@tonycurry5545]

@@Matt-kt9nm How do you know? I'm not saying it is, but I'm also NOT saying it isn't. Did you happen to be there? Do you have some insight or is what you're saying amount to your opinion?

[@tonycurry5545]

@PapaWooody What many people who aren't Black don't truly understand is that regardless of how cultured, well dressed, well groomed, eloquent, or well spoken we are, the color of our skin supersedes any opinion. And for those that ascribe to bias and bigotry, that opinion isn't positive or ambivalent, it's negative. That opinion often shapes how we are treated and interacted with in all walks of life.

[@Orisha1990]

Usually, I'd say lets see the other side first, but if the flight attendant got removed from duty and United apologized, you best believe when they did an investigation, and asked a bunch of witnesses they found out what this guy said was saying was true. It's embarrassing in the moment, but if you did nothing wrong you should be vindicated.

[@johnanderson9735]

Exactly! Maybe the flight attendants attitude will be corrected by the time he or she is working for the next airline they get hired to work for.

[@davecheng4201]

Right - if the flight attendant was found to be in the right, they would've stood by him/her just like they do when unruly passengers get crazy.

[@jayerussell2336]

Mr Davis is very credible. What he is asking is reasonable. He wants the flight attendant to look his children in the eye and tell them why he did what he did. I do smell a lawsuit in addition to this traumatic experience. I would feel so outraged if this happened to me.

[@nazur72]

Davis is very wealthy hall of famer doubt he bothers with a lawsuit

[@cassandratq9301]

And compensated.

[@chaselim3963]

Thank you, Terrell Davis for speaking out about this. He and his wife are helping numerous people who have experienced this and/or will continue experiencing this. I am a 30-something Asian male with glasses, and I look kind in the face and young and innocent, with a medium-pitched voice. I've flown dozens of times, and on a few flights, flight attendants (one in each of those few flights) have gaslighted me and intentionally ignored me (but served all other passengers) for basic things like a cup of water. These flight attendants saw an easy target in me and wanted to reflect all their insecurities, their immaturity and their yearn for power/control by intentionally ignoring me and almost wanting me to beg them for basic services which is part of their job anyway. One flight attendant was a small young white girl, another was a large but short brown older lady. It's as if they want to provoke you so that they can "accomplish" something in their day through calling the cops on you.

[@Snipergoat1]

Jesus C God....Buddy, nobody was taking out anything on you. They weren't thinking of you at all be a bit more of a pest and/or tip well. All of this, your story, the spin they are putting on this etc all require a common ingredient. That the person involved gives enough of a damn about you in order to spend their time fucking with you. Some may be out there, but they really aren't that many. You interact with how many randos on any given day? How many would you want to spend any more of your time thinking of or dealing with? Not many, even if one of them moderately annoyed you, you would probably just move on because why subject yourself to more annoyance? If they were someone you dealt with frequently you might but some rando that you are not likely to ever see again, why bother? Now take this airline steward. He deals with way, way more than most do. How many do you think give a damn enough about you than to deal with you is the quickest, most efficient way that their job demands. It takes a bit of narcissism to think that there are that many people that gives the slightest damn about you in anything beyond the general outlook that they have for their fellow humans or the interaction they are currently having with you. Outside of that, you don't exist to most people.

[@Sarah-b2u]

I had been discriminated against, held unrightfully, and almost assaulted and my passport stolen by people at United Airlines. Definitely suing once I have the time.

[@CognitiveZenmeditations]

I wish we were kinder to one another

[@0-Elias-0]

That's the key (the *kindness* )

[@catwrangler7907]

Why can't we just get along

[@CognitiveZenmeditations]

@@catwrangler7907 that's my question. It's just so sad to see things like that

[@catwrangler7907]

@@CognitiveZenmeditations Rodney king

[@Vil-qp6xl]

Me too. Such an ugly world.

[@luzsolis6893]

Are they bringing charges towards the flight attendant for making false accusations?

[@Tony-md7dk]

How do you know they're false? Were you there?

[@crystalsherman8896]

​@Tony-md7dk Why would it be false?

[@jwprkp719]

@@Tony-md7dkseriously? The witnesses were bro 🙄🙄🙄

[@MarvinWestmaas]

@@Tony-md7dk Witness testimony seems to exist.. why are you crying, don't like it they were false accusations?

[@jwprkp719]

@@MarvinWestmaas obviously a troll. Good day to u sir 🤣🤣🤣

[@vaticinus]

A lot of Conservatives really struggle to serve black people while doing their job. I see it all the time, especially in waiters. Job interviewers need to ask applicants "are you a racist" just like they ask about criminal record

[@FabiolaCalixte]

This comment needs to be pinned!!!! Excellent point made and that should be a mandatory question on all applications. “Are you racist?” “Will you have a problem serving or assisting a customer of another race or ethnicity from your own?”

[@melsilva1497]

If I don't hear that this flight attendant has been fired. I will never fly United again.

[@lindablauw9362]

This is atrocious.

[@Tony-md7dk]

Why? Sounds like he touched someone that didn't want to be touched.

[@Playazclub651]

This also happened to Adam Sandler - he was ordered to go to Anger Management..

[@tomtom8786]

@@Tony-md7dk tapping on the shoulder isn't an assault and isn't supposed to lead to arrest. there's no WHY here

[@760HorsePower]

What about Putin?

[@elmosweed4985]

@@Tony-md7dk If your job is a flight attendant, the chances of someone tapping you on the shoulder to ask for you help should be something you expect.

[@user-vw5fb2ul3l]

I was walking back and forth the walkway. Stopped at the galley to console my 1 year old daughter not doing well on the flight. The FA with United was eating and reading his paper at the back galley suddenly said, "dont you think its unfair for other people that you're child is being loud?!.." like I wasnt doing everything I can. I paced that entire flight trying my best. Not just letting my daughter go wild. I flew united once more out of necessity. But never again.

[@Snipergoat1]

Explain to them that one year old children have difficulty understanding the finer points of social protocol no matter how many times it is explained to them suggest she may have better luck and ask if he wants to try. That should get the point across, you probably don't even have to call them an asshole. It's implied in the response. Misbehaving kids are a scourge on airline and it reflects poorly on the parents. However with infants and toddlers (to a slightly lesser extent) Their isn't much anyone can do. Plus aircraft are a strange and often uncomfortable environment for them (and everyone else. The FA was an asshole and pitching some snark her direction may have improved your lousy time slightly. One should never make their problems other peoples, unless they really deserve it then they become your emotional chew toy.

[@0-Elias-0]

This is a common experience for black men. • One minute you're minding your business; enjoying the ambience alongside your fellow American. • The next minute you're being escorted off the premises (for some bewildering reason). • The following months you're on pins & needles (regarding any unforeseen/pretended offense erected upon you) For those of you who see something bewildering happen (eg, someone pretending to be offended; someone exaggerating an exchange; etc.) *please be kind* enough to make an honest assessment of the situation. In this instance, the fellow passenger [who took note of the exchange] played a vital role. Thank You.

[@LT-em1vu]

He better sue

[@rsvpevents6780]

It’s highly unfortunate this is reality. I am a black woman so experience it less, but I know my father and brothers experience random aggression/accusations while they’re literally minding their own business.

[@icewinddale2675]

The flight attendant didn't realize he was a NFL legend. So imagine how many ordinary black men he has done this to before.

[@Heavylevy578]

United beyond scared right now 💰💰💰

[@elizabethheyenga9277]

They are repeat offenders, United SUCKS

[@xiaoka]

The fact they didn’t even dispute it means they know they’re screwed.

[@Melrose51653]

Unfortunately, there aren't scared. They have liability insurance at some level for claims like this. Also, they know you'll forget this tomorrow

[@SnowDaulphin]

Makes no sense to detain him after the flight was over.

[@rmcbride7294]

I disagree wholeheartedly that Terrell had to comply. I would’ve simply said I tap the person on the shoulder to get his attention. American Airlines has a history of things like this. They have a culture that’s embedded in racism.It’s almost as if they seek employees who have issues. I don’t fly American Airlines and I never will.

[@sonyadrake7843]

The passenger sitting in front of him saw the incident, did the folks sitting behind him also witness it 🤔

[@bige111]

Question is valid but not needed... Many facts explained would be sufficient to understand that the flight attendant is in the wrong... So TD HIT him and he just happen to come back with the ice, not a word exchanged, but the situation would require FBI to board the flight???, His own wife testified that she heard and saw absolutely nothing( other interview explain she was seated across the one row back), Going back to the claim that TD hit the FA, so no other flight crew came and advise TD that his attitude was unruly and needed to "watch is attitude" for the rest of the flight, reason would be safety of the crew members and other passengers in a flight with "violent passenger"? I would hope that FBI did speak to others on the flight to find contradicting stories to the one that TD said, If thy had any, i don't think he would have been let go on the spot... Sometimes contextual clues gives you all that you need...

[@Sevenfold120]

You would think cops could wait for the passengers to come out and then quietly speak to them. But escorting them out in handcuffs is like you are already guilty, we are dragging you out. All because they listened only to one side and that side lied.

[@dreamliving9669]

Exactly!

[@tonycurry5545]

I'm no civil right attorney but I THINK the F.B.I. violated Mr. Davis's 4th amendment right by taking him in for questioning... in handcuffs.

[@lisamay4376]

This is awful. And I don’t understand the FBI insisting on handcuffs unless he was fighting or making some other commotion, why were the handcuffs necessary, which he wasn’t ?

[@alihussain4349]

Imagine how it feels to have a middle eastern name everytime I fly. Can't say anything at all.

[@sclogse1]

Wear a t shirt with Rodney Dangerfield on it when you fly.

[@alihussain4349]

@@sclogse1 You know Johnny I can't get no respect, Went to a Bar and the bartender asked me, "What do you want to drink?", I said "surprise me", so he showed me a naked picture of my wife!

[@DonVideoGuy007]

@@alihussain4349 - No other comedian on The Tonight Show made Johnny Carson laugh comtinuously like Rodney did... the great Jonathan Winters made Johnny LOL, but Rodney did it "nonstop". Here is an example of more of Rodney's "Wife Jokes" > kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5urpJSva7WSgJY

[@davediamond9436]

the flight attendant was being a drama queen ..which is his weekend job ...

[@renderuntocaesarwhatiscaes2300]

That lawsuit is gonna be astronomical and quite probably. Thats not a regular blk man. Thats exactly what that flight attendant thought. Turns out he’s a Hall of famer superbowl winner blk man who has money and lawyers. Lets stop beating around the bush everyone knows exactly what this is about

[@panama8009]

Whether regular or hall of fame black man, no one should go through something totally unnecessary that flight attendants suppose to be hospitable to customers who pay their salaries. But yes, Terrell has the same and resources which others may not. This situation is going to open a c a can of worms on these airlines, no matter race. I think this attendant needs to be exposed honestly as an example if you ask me. He Mae a lasting impression on his wife and kids to never forget for the rest of their lives. Especially with social media, etc.

[@drayn1923]

Thank God the passenger in front was awake and saw the whole incident because it would have been his word against the flight attendant and he would lose every time. No way he struck the attendant and he returned to deliver the ice after allegedly being hit. Sad

[@ysela6506]

It’s not about race people it’s about Flight Attendants acting like Karen’s!

[@MrMuis06]

So the Police just believe everything the Flight attendant says...why was he hand cuffed and detained without a reason. They could have just pulled him to the side and had a conversation. The flight attendant needs to be fired. This was disgraceful.

[@rknow78229]

There are flight attendants that will ignore you intentionally so I'm not surprised at all.

[@shadow941able]

As a black man, it’s stories like these that make me less likely to go out of my way to help or interact with others in public (especially white white ppl) as I get older. Any interaction, no matter how small or polite, has the potential to go south (e.g. helping someone put their luggage in the overhead, asking for directions, grabbing something from the top shelf at the grocery store etc). Just not worth the risk of getting the FBI called on me or placed in handcuffs. Used to think I’m crazy but here is the perfect crazy case study. It’s sad because I will have to teach my kids the same.

[@MichaelElam2]

Exactly bro. I’m 35, single and no kids and I keep to MYSELF. You’ll be lucky if you’ll get me to call the police during an incident. My attitude not my concern and not my problem

[@hottuna2006]

White people are feeling the same, getting accused of racism for whatever they do or say. Each race should only interact with their own kind so accusations of racism will disappear.

[@Adam-nw1vy]

Really sad. Can you share some of your personal experiences if you don't mind? I'm not in the US but I am in a similar situation and I too try to limit my interactions as much as possible to avoid unnecessary headache. Sometimes you can't let your guard down even at a hospital.

[@THG2667]

Stop trying to make this about race. There is zero evidence or indication this incident has anything to do with race. Why is the default to attribute this unfortunate incident to race? Race obsession in this country is baffling, so misguided and hurting society. Try to treat people as the individuals they are with out regard to race. And don’t blame racial bias or racial prejudice if there is zero evidence to support that claim. Don’t try to read the mind of the flight attendant - it’s absurd.

[@rodmills737]

All facts , it’s sad that it’s like this but it’s the truth

[@kirkhoxie9577]

Making a false statement to authorities is against the law. Accountability, that's all we want.

[@jerryg2232]

He's a Class Person. Always has been. This Airline should Pay Up and Fire this Attendant !

[@GoodlifeInvestor]

never touch you never know what amount of 'tap' gets reported

[@mikedavison1466]

Well, the only thing that recently FIRED flight attendant will be touching is the unemployment office computer from now on.

[@sevenfights]

People abusing their power is the flaw in mankind.

[@darniusterix5774]

#UnitedAirlines needs to write an 8 figure (before the decimal point), to Terrell Davis and call it a day! The longer they wait that check will need to be an 9 digit check! 🤨

[@TsarAndroNovaVonTacoCat]

Play the Ghetto lottery

[@Snipergoat1]

@@TsarAndroNovaVonTacoCat Hopefully not, TD seems to have a bit more class than that. But the choice of language and phrases used sure made it look like they were steering him towards it.

[@wadewoehrmann2835]

White person here - so I had a brother in-law thrown off a plane asking about the mask requirement...steward felt challenged. White or yellow black or white the airlines are a bit on edge - or over the edge. Brother in law is a doctor and was asking a question but that question made the steward feel challenged.

[@bootnazz1786]

He went away in cuffs

[@wadewoehrmann2835]

@@bootnazz1786 Sure - flight attendant thought wrongly that he had been struck and so that was reported. Looks like the authorities once having investigated rightly took no other action and released Terrell then the attendant got fired. Again I know a guy who got kicked off a flight for asking a question. Flight attendants are - over reacting the the person black or white. Glade to hear that in this case the attendant lost his job.

[@bootnazz1786]

@@wadewoehrmann2835 didn't the FBI over re act.

[@Whatsmynamewhocares]

@@wadewoehrmann2835was he put in handcuffs?

[@lazysundayz]

I witnessed an incident not much different than this years ago on southwest heading to new Orleans. It was a football weekend and def loud and crowded flight. A few rows in front of me a middle aged white woman lets out a yell and there's an awkward silence as everyone starts staring. A very large man (hispanic looking) is apologizing profusely saying he didn't mean to bump into her. He was just trying to get to the restroom. At first glance I can truly understand how it would be an accident this is a plane and this guy was easily in rhe 6'2 240 range. She will not stop yelling at him and a few people sitting nearby came to his defense immediately. Eventually the whole thing is diffused but when we land its exactly as described in this interview... None of us were allowed to get off the plane to immediately escort him off. And similar to Twrrell, I think the fact that unrelated people sitting nearby were immediately vouching for him I think maybe the police realize she was being a Karen. In fact as we finally were allowed to walk off and I could see him being interviewed there were a couple of other randoms waiting and asking police if they could give a voluntary statement to defend this man. I later overheard from a different passenger that they heard the flight attendants discussion with the pilot and they all didn't want to call the police but they had no choice as the woman demanded charges.

[@ZealGames]

>"I think the fact that unrelated people sitting nearby were immediately vouching for him I think maybe the police realize she was being a Karen" Thank you. Here's proof that your comment was valuable, the actions of the people who refused to be bystanders were valuable, and you all made a difference in someone's life PERMANENTLY. Well done, please don't rely on the police to be psychic and immune to racism. Racist people are themselves, victims of programming and law enforcement is the biggest victim of that kind of group think. You people that chose to get involved with 0 incentive, probably drastically affected that man's life for the better

[@MichellePaulette79]

And the way the airlines got us all crammed in like sardines, it’s very difficult not to make incidental contact with people even when you’re trying not to.

[@Ladybug1222]

This is not the first incident similar on United: they forcibly removed a doctor from an overbooked flight to make room for a United employee to have a seat, breaking several of his bones (~5 yrs ago)

[@str8coach880]

Warning to all airlines. Properly train your flight attendant staff, be extra careful who you hire, and have proper protocols in place to investigate complaints..

[@johnmanning4097]

I am glad Terrell Davis and his wife are going to all the news stations get this out in the open. Terrell is speaking for other people that do not have the fame and the profile, but he does bring attention to this. I hope they sue United Airlines

[@PBRStreetgang66]

this is such a weird story. My first impression was "he had to have done SOMETHING" for the flight attendant to believe he was a threat. The more I listened to the interview, the more I became convinced that Terrell Davis had done NOTHING. Tapping someone on the shoulder is a normal, socially acceptable way to get their attention when in a loud space, as long as it is done gently and only very briefly. An investigation is certainly warranted.

[@Pilotpaulie]

Some people are really tender.

[@Tony-md7dk]

Were you there? Every person in a situation like this says I didn't do it.

[@crystalsherman8896]

Why would you automatically assume he did something?

[@Tony-md7dk]

​@@crystalsherman8896why would they automatically assume "it's cuz I'm black" and "it wouldn't happen to me if I was white". ???

[@doitalldan5326]

Technically, ANY touching without consent is assault. So, it may be "socially acceptable" to you, but legally speaking, even the lightest tap imaginable would be considered assault if the person being touched considers it so. That being said, it *sounds* like the flight attendant needs to grow up or find a different job.

[@cornellhoward3757]

One of the coolest people you'll ever meet; and thing is he actually means it!

[@charlieshort6394]

I've met TD on five occasions and each time, he is one of the nicest guys. Sincere and genuine.

[@pdg61met]

I was recently wrongfully accused of speaking in a aggressive manor to a fellow employee I've worked with for 2 years. I never had an issue with the employee and we worked together fine. One day when she found out there was money that was attached to a project we were discussing and she wanted to make sure she would be the payee so she lied to our HR dept about the tone of the discussion between her and I. I never stood a chance even though it was all a lie they wouldn't consider my side of the story. If someone wants to favor someone they will and all you can do is hope you have a case.

[@bspi624]

A lot more than an apology is needed $$$

[@Snipergoat1]

He probably doesn't need the payday and if he is tying to make a point it is probably better if he didn't. That way he retains his moral authority and doesn't get dismissed for playing the "Ghetto lottery" Right now he's got no apparent reason to lie, he is a sympathetic person and anyone who has had to deal this some apparent overreach from some legal authority feels for him. (Not black but 6'4" and 250lbs. I know the irritation and the nessecity of not appearing threatening even when no rational person should feel threatened. Plus I'm a Broncos fan so I'm rather sympathetic to him myself) However if you give him an external motive and then he gets a much more skeptical eye and motives will be assumed to be less than pure.

[@bspi624]

@@Snipergoat1 you make a very good point.

[@bernardtalbert6729]

Wasn't it also United Airlines that had the incident where a white male flight attendant had several black guys removed claiming they smelled bad.

[@anikajoseph4123]

that was American Airlines

[@krober147]

That was American Airlines, sad to say.

[@Matt-kt9nm]

Race isn't a factor

[@Snipergoat1]

Nah United is the one that KO'ed a doctor who refused to give up his seat. He was Asian but race was probably not a factor there either.

[@kevincarpenter2525]

Flight attendants are given too much power. The job doesn't require much education or experience...yet they are given ultimate power.

[@NunoCordeiroPT]

"I felt that wouldn't happen if I was white. That's how I felt. Whether that's true or not, that's a different conversation." Dayum! That was perfectly put. Very reasonable and well measured words.

[@charlesritter6640]

He got popped for a "FWB". "Flying while black"

[@LGB-j6h]

Dumb

[@elizabethheyenga9277]

Seems like it has a hand in that

[@moniquebaskett338]

Well this happened to a lady who was flying while Indian, with her toddler and elderly mother.

[@mikedavison1466]

@@LGB-j6h Just like you huh?

[@LGB-j6h]

@@mikedavison1466 no was saying the situation is dumb. Also seems like a story for the gullible.

[@tlk911]

This country has gone out of its mind, he's a most humble man because people today can't function like normal people act like. I just can't, its time people act like they have some sense.

[@THECROWNROYALSHollywoodFashion]

This was an evil act that flight attendant took & had little problem (obviously) telling the LIE. I have seen a many RUDE and out of control customer being drug off plane yet they weren't handcuffed. This was a weird act.

[@jamil19]

People are just too sensitive about anything. All touches are not the same, an adult should understand that.

[@Mkrake2024]

I'm touched by your comment.

[@jamil19]

I am really sorry if I touched you 😊​@@Mkrake2024

[@2magma.command]

he should not have put his hands on the flight attendant . PERIOD !

[@dreamliving9669]

​@2magma.command it was just a tap. Have seen it before on a flight and it's nothing. The flight attendant went too far and his actions were unnecessary. Glad United took him off duty. Seems he needs more training how to handle these type of situations. Or maybe shouldn't even have the job if he will overreact and treat passengers this way!

[@2magma.command]

@@dreamliving9669 do you tap your waiter when you want water? I don't. there is no need to put hands on anyone, of ANY RACE...PERIOD !

[@SuperKerubo]

Thought America is not racist...

[@Tony-md7dk]

Obviously you are for jumping to race.

[@hakapelika7024]

Just 81 million of us… we call em democrats.

[@southern842]

Got a free ride to college and got paid millions buy white folks. I need some of that racism.

[@tonywilliams6492]

@@hakapelika7024lol didn’t the democrats go to war over slavery? I’m pretty sure they did.. didn’t they democrats help form the KKK and push Jim Crow Laws? Pretty sureee they did

[@TsarAndroNovaVonTacoCat]

Where did you get race out of this?

[@elisabethannwexler4728]

It's 2024. This deeply saddens me. I applaud Terrell Davis & his wife for speaking out publicly about this disheartening incident that was harmful to their family. I hope that many people watching this regard it as an important teachable moment. There is no excuse for this kind of behavior. U.S. citizens need to learn how to treat each out with full respect in all aspect of our lives. Whether at work, at home or whatever circumstance we are in. Let's set new standards for behaving in just, respectful & considerate ways so that we can live in a different world collectively. United Airlines needs to make sensitivity training mandatory for every flight attendant so that there is very little chance of this kind of situation being repeated in the future.

[@irismedinaelston]

Sending my thoughts and prayers to Terrell and his family. This is heartbreaking.

[@wolfie71231]

fuck he looks good for 50

[@ericreid8111]

It happens way too often to unknown people too. And it being a dude was even weirder.

[@Adam-nw1vy]

I was surprised when he said the flight attendant was a man. I was kind of judging him thinking why would he touch a woman.

[@MichaelElam2]

This is all too familiar. I know what it feels like to be falsely accused as a black man

[@latrice3795]

Lesson of the day. No tapping while flying black. His black job was to be obedient and accept being arrested while in front of his traumatized children.

[@bambooblue74]

Shame on United Airlines law enforcement.

[@Tini_Scrapitti]

Old white guy from South Africa here, absolutely astonished; did this happen in 1950?

[@tomtom8786]

no one said it happened because of race and we don't know the race of the flight attendant.

[@ZealGames]

@@tomtom8786 There's no way to know based on that.. Even a black attendant wouldn't mean its not about race. We all received the same education, and were socialized in the same country. We black Americans are ALSO conditioned to see each other as dangerous and suspicious. We have to remind ourselves its not true. That's how propaganda works. But if you're black, it's easier to recognize that you're being racist against other blacks, because we are the victim in both cases.

[@ZealGames]

Unfortunately, people rarely make it "SAFE" to admit that you have had a racist thought. Easy for black people to say, "hmm maybe I'm only nervous bc the guy standing behind me is black, that's not a good thought", than it is for other races to think that of black people. Who wants to admit they've been indoctrinated? So you must remain in denial until an athlete taps you on the shoulder.

[@jusletursoulglobaby]

why would you ask if its 1950? are you pretending the videos of similar incidents are not all over KZbin.

[@ZealGames]

Unfortunately, people rarely make it "SAFE" to admit that you have had a racist thought. Easy for black people to say, "hmm maybe I'm only nervous bc the guy standing behind me is black, that's not a good thought", than it is for other races to think that of black people. Who wants to admit they've been indoctrinated? So you must remain in denial until an athlete taps you on the shoulder. Policies, laws and ideals are the problem. Not individual people. Harvey Weisntein may be bad, but his enablers are WORSE.

[@siphoernest1951]

This is America where some blacks denied the racism in that country. God have mercy on us

[@Mikebuddy2229]

This is a constant problem with United Airlines. I'm glad that ppl are calling them out.

[@Huckleberry487]

Sheeze. TD might be the nicest person on the planet. This is stupid.

[@sonniraibaldwin5532]

He's ABSOLUTELY RIGHT! he nailed it!!!! Sometimes, you don't see racism , but you can feel it. 📌📌📌