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Yahoo
01-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Moment traveler attacks TSA agents in Florida airport sparking brawl
A Canadian man is facing a potential two-year prison sentence after brawling with Transportation Security Administration agents at Miami International Airport. The fight, which occurred last December, was captured on surveillance video and first obtained recently by Local 10 News. The footage shows Cameron McDougall, 28, attacking TSA agents shortly after he cleared airport security. In the video, McDougall walks into the frame from the left side of the screen and does not appear to be aggressive, but the moment he approaches the TSA security station, he starts throwing punches at agents. A few of his punches miss their mark, and he charges the agent as other TSA agents rush in to help. One of the other agents shoves McDougall over a security cart and pins him to the ground, but McDougall continues throwing punches at the man's face. In another selection of surveillance footage, McDougall can be seen attacking a random man in the airport terminal, swinging wildly on the shocked passerby. An airport security guard was injured trying to break up that fight. A couple of minutes after that confrontation, McDougall walked over to the TSA station to begin his attack there. McDougall was only in Miami because he attacked another passenger on his flight from Panama to his home Toronto. The plane diverted to Miami, and the flight crew — rather than having him arrested — told him if he wanted to get home he'd need to book with another airline. Instead of booking a flight, he started throwing punches. Miami-Dade Police arrested McDougall at the airport. The Canadian has since pleaded guilty to two federal charges for assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers. He's facing a two-year prison sentence, and his hearing is scheduled for May 30. In addition to his federal charges, it appears he is also going to face three battery on a law enforcement officer charges from the state of Florida, as well as one misdemeanor battery charge. His hearing in state court has been scheduled for June 2.
Fox News
30-05-2025
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- Fox News
Oh, Canada: Toronto man pleads guilty after wild airport assault on TSA agents in Miami was caught on video
A Canadian man's layover in Florida turned into a federal case after he attacked two Transportation Security Administration officers at Miami International Airport in a chaotic outburst caught on video. Cameron Dylan McDougall, 28, of Toronto, pleaded guilty in federal court earlier this month to two counts of assaulting, resisting or impeding federal officers, according to court records. The charges stem from a December 2024 incident that left travelers stunned and security personnel MAN 'MAD' AT TRUMP ARRESTED, ACCUSED OF ASSAULTING FELLOW PASSENGER ON FLIGHT TO DC The trouble began Dec. 27, when McDougall allegedly struck a fellow passenger aboard a Copa Airlines flight traveling from Panama City to Toronto. According to reporting from Local 10 News, the midair altercation prompted the pilot to divert the flight to Miami, where McDougall was removed from the plane but not arrested. Instead, he was told he could book another flight back to Canada. McDougall purchased a ticket on Air Canada for the following day. But as he prepared to board that flight at MIA the morning of Dec. 28, he once again lashed out, this time in the airport. Authorities said McDougall had already cleared the TSA checkpoint when, without provocation, he randomly struck another passenger around 6:37 a.m., according to court documents cited by WPLG Local 10. A security guard who attempted to intervene was also assaulted. Two minutes later, McDougall returned to the screening area and targeted a TSA supervisor, swinging wildly. Though the supervisor dodged the punches, another officer who tried to restrain McDougall was hit in the face at least three times, sustaining minor injuries. The entire encounter was recorded on airport surveillance and released to the public this week. The footage shows McDougall throwing punches, getting flipped over a screening bin cart and continuing to resist as agents struggled to restrain him. He was subdued and arrested by officers with the Miami-Dade Police Department. McDougall pleaded guilty May 19 and is scheduled to be sentenced in federal court May 30. Each federal charge carries a maximum penalty of one year in prison. He also faces state charges, including three felony counts of battery on a law enforcement officer and one misdemeanor battery charge, according to Miami-Dade court records. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPMcDougall is due back in state court June did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
CBS News
28-05-2025
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- CBS News
Passengers react to disturbing TSA attack caught on video at Miami International Airport
Passengers at Miami International Airport are expressing outrage and concern after viewing a newly released surveillance video of a violent attack on TSA officers last December. CBS News Miami showed the footage to travelers, who described the incident as "unacceptable, scary and concerning." Assault in the Miami International Airport TSA screening area A man is facing multiple battery charges after allegedly attacking Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers during a violent incident at Miami International Airport last December, an attack captured on surveillance video, according to a Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office arrest report. The incident occurred just before 7 a.m. on Dec. 28, 2024, at 4200 NW 21st Street. Authorities said the confrontation began with an assault on a passenger and escalated into a physical altercation with TSA personnel, leading to the arrest of 28-year-old Cameron Dylan McDougall. Attack on a TSA officer According to the arrest report, McDougall entered a TSA screening area and attempted to punch an officer, grabbing the officer's arms while continuing to swing. As McDougall backed away and tripped over a cart, another TSA officer stepped in and grabbed his legs to prevent further attacks, deputies said. The report stated McDougall struck one TSA officer three times in the face with a closed fist as the officer tried to restrain him. A witness then held McDougall down until law enforcement arrived and took him into custody, the sheriff's office said. McDougall is facing several charges, including battery on a law enforcement officer or other protected personnel, battery on a person 65 or older and misdemeanor battery, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office. Passenger reactions: "This is not OK" CBS News Miami showed the surveillance video to airline passengers and they said they found it disturbing. Russell Hill said, "It is a shame. It is unacceptable in this day and age and it should not be tolerated. There is no room for it." "It is scary, really scary and this is not ok. I don't know what was going on in that person's head. This is not OK," Karissa Liangos of Chicago said. Dimitri Liangos of Chicago said, "This was really a strange act. I have never seen that. Somebody acting like that. It is not a good look for people from Canada and Canadian citizens." "It is concerning. I mean the TSA, they are the good guys right? They are not the bad guys," Tiina Collins from Finland said. Jeanie Shulleeta said, "They are not acting in God's spirit. They are reacting from their feelings. They are taking it out on someone else. In this case they are taking it out on the TSA and that is not right."
CBS News
28-05-2025
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- CBS News
New video shows man punching TSA officers at Miami International Airport, MDSO says
A man is facing multiple battery charges after allegedly attacking Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers during a violent incident at Miami International Airport last December — an attack captured on surveillance video, according to a Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office arrest report. The incident occurred just before 7 a.m. on Dec. 28, 2024, at 4200 NW 21st Street. Authorities said the confrontation began with an assault on a passenger and escalated into a physical altercation with TSA personnel, leading to the arrest of 28-year-old Cameron Dylan McDougall. Assault in the Miami International Airport TSA screening area According to the arrest report, McDougall entered a TSA screening area and attempted to punch an officer, grabbing the officer's arms while continuing to swing. As McDougall backed away and tripped over a cart, another TSA officer stepped in and grabbed his legs to prevent further attacks, deputies said. Attack on a TSA officer The report stated McDougall struck one TSA officer three times in the face with a closed fist as the officer tried to restrain him. A witness then held McDougall down until law enforcement arrived and took him into custody, the sheriff's office said. McDougall is facing several charges, including battery on a law enforcement officer or other protected personnel, battery on a person 65 or older, and misdemeanor battery, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.
