Heroic Black Flight Attendant Dismissed After Defending Himself Against Aggressive Passenger on American Airlines Who Was Beating On Him

An American Airlines flight attendant, Tillman Robinson, claims he was dismissed after defending himself against an aggressive passenger during a New Year’s Eve flight from Charlotte to Las Vegas. The dedicated professional was ultimately terminated despite being assaulted first, while the attacker, later convicted, walked away with no record. Robinson, now 51 and reliant on side gigs, awaits guidance from his union. The airline's investigation blamed him for the altercation, raising questions about his treatment amid a spotlight on assault cases involving flight attendants.