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Supervisor Cohen introduces resolution urging FAA review of US Airways treatment of passenger Deshaun Marmon; dozens of residents speak in support
Summary
Supervisor Malia Cohen introduced a resolution asking the Board of Supervisors to urge the Federal Aviation Administration to investigate US Airways’ handling of a passenger, Deshaun Marmon, who was removed from a flight after being asked to adjust his clothing.
Supervisor Malia Cohen introduced a resolution expressing concern about US Airways’ removal of a passenger, Deshaun Marmon, from a flight and urged the Board of Supervisors to ask the Federal Aviation Administration to investigate the airline’s actions.
Cohen said Marmon, a 20‑year‑old student and San Francisco resident, was asked by a US Airways agent to pull up his pants and complied; Cohen said the pilot later ordered that Marmon leave the aircraft. Cohen told the board that the…
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