TSA agent arrested for ‘forcefully’ pushing elderly JetBlue passenger in Florida airport
An agent with the Transportation Security Administration has been arrested for attacking a passenger at the Flordia's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
An agent with the Transportation Security Administration has been arrested for attacking a passenger at Florida's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Janiyah Wilson-Robinson, 21, allegedly “forcefully” pushed a woman from Palm Beach Gardens who was scheduled to fly on a JetBlue Airways flight. The passenger, who was a senior citizen, fell to the ground and hit her head, causing “minor bruising,” reported Local 10.
This comes after reports of a TSA officer at Pittsburgh International Airport who allegedly stole money from a passenger during the security process. Richard Bruce, 39, was accused and suspended from duty.
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The cause of the alleged attack is unknown. Medics reportedly gave the passenger an ice pack after she declined to be taken to the hospital.
Wilson-Robinson was released on a $1,000 bond for a charge of aggravated battery on a person 65 or older. She’s also been placed on administrative leave.
A TSA spokesperson said in a statement: “TSA holds its employees to the highest standards of professionalism and integrity, and we do not tolerate behavior that violates these standards or the public’s trust.
“The individual has been placed on administrative leave pending further investigation. We are fully cooperating with law enforcement authorities in their investigation.”
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In the case of TSA officer Bruce in Pittsburgh, sevearl frequent travels voiced their concerns over TSA professinalism.
Shandon Baker of Idaho, who regularly jets off for business, voiced his expectation that the TSA diligently oversees its staff. "Just like they check us for security, I hope they're being checked too, so we can fly with peace of mind."
He conveyed that events like this undermine the faith of travelers, asserting, "You're trusting these people with your personal belongings.
