Confirmed
Since news broke about this incident, American Airlines has confirmed that the black man, Dana Holcomb, was removed from a connecting from Phoenix to Austin. However, Dana’s attorney has since clarified this statement to offer more information on the issue.
Taken off the Plane
Dana’s attorney has confirmed that he was taken off the plane. However, this was done so that a dog could continue to fly in the first-class cabin. During a press conference on the matter, Reginald McKamie Sr. has stated that this was discrimination.