A 60-year-old man arrested after a disruptive scene aboard a Delta Air Lines flight at New York’s JFK Airport was heard yelling “I’m strong” and “I love myself” as police removed him from the plane, per a new video obtained by TMZ.
The video showed Jerome Anixter struggling with two Port Authority police officers as they escorted him down the aircraft aisle.
Video Showed Officers Struggling to Walk Him Off the Plane
In the footage, the officers work to move Anixter past passengers seated along the aisle.
He can be heard shouting, “Yeah! I’m f—ing strong! I’m strong as f—! Look at this strength! Look at this strength!”
One of the officers told Anixter he was not helping himself. He then began repeating a different line. “Yeah! I love myself! I love myself! I love myself!” he shouted in the clip.
When officers got Anixter through the exit door, the other passengers broke into applause, per the video.
Four Charges After the October 22 Incident
Port Authority police arrested Anixter and charged him with assault, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and obstructing governmental administration.
The outlet said police were called on October 22 after Delta reported a disruptive passenger who appeared intoxicated. The plane was at the gate, preparing to depart for Atlanta International Airport.
An Earlier Video Captured ‘Death to America’ Claims
The newer clip follows an earlier video posted by a fellow passenger that TMZ previously reported on. That footage showed Anixter using a racial slur while officers escorted him off the flight.
He had allegedly screamed “death to America” and pretended to shoot other travelers before the removal.
Delta Said It Has ‘Zero Tolerance’ for Disruptive Behavior
A Delta spokesperson gave TMZ a statement after the earlier video surfaced. “Delta has zero tolerance for disruptive behavior, and we thank law enforcement for their assistance in removing this unruly customer,” the spokesperson said.
The airline also apologized to the customers on board for the experience and for any delay to their travel.
160 Passengers on Board, Flight Left 45 Minutes Late
The aircraft was carrying 160 passengers and six crew members when the incident took place. The flight left JFK roughly 45 minutes behind schedule.
The reports do not say whether Anixter has entered a plea or has a lawyer. They also do not say whether he has commented publicly on the incident.
