# Brooklyn man arrested after racist abuse delays Delta flight at JFK

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/man-filmed-hurling-foul-mouthed-racist-abuse-while-being-escorted-off-packed-delta-plane-in-new-york/
- Published: 2026-10-23T14:18:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-23T14:38:20+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16232913/nyc-man-arrested-racist-rant-delta-plane-jfk.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Passenger arrested after racist rant on a Delta flight at JFK.
- He faces four charges, according to law enforcement sources.
- The flight left about 45 minutes behind schedule.

## Summary

A 60-year-old Brooklyn man was arrested at JFK Airport after allegedly shouting racist abuse aboard a Delta flight bound for Atlanta. The incident, captured on video as officers escorted him from the aircraft, delayed the flight and prompted the airline to apologise to passengers.

The flight had 160 customers and six crew members on board when police were called shortly after 1.30pm. Law enforcement sources said Jerome Anixter appeared intoxicated; he was charged with assault, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and obstructing governmental administration. Delta said the plane departed about 45 minutes late, and the status of the charges was unclear.

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