Thomas Jesse Bingham, 35, was travelling on a domestic flight from Los Angeles to Las Vegas when he allegedly approached a uniformed Transport Security Administration (TSA) officer who was exiting the bathroom.
It is alleged he approached the officer and accused them of stealing his backpack and passport, before he grabbed the agent by the shirt and pulled their lanyard off.
Bingham then allegedly grabbed and pulled the agent’s hair, and pushed him into a glass wall.
The agent was later medically evaluated for pain in his hand and back.
If he is found guilty of the charges, he could face eight years imprisonment in the US.
The matter is still being investigated by authorities, including Los Angeles Police.
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