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TSA Statement on February 25, 2007 Passenger Incident at Washington-Reagan

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July 10, 2008

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The event occurred on February 25, 2007 and involved a woman who was sent to secondary screening. During the course of a carry-on bag search the woman became disruptive.

TSA contacted local law enforcement after repeated attempts to screen the woman's bag.

MMWA police responded. She was arrested and charged by MWAA police.

Although TSA personnel are seen in the video, TSA employees were not involved in the altercation. TSA is not part of the lawsuit.