The story of Dr. David Dao and United Airlines has dominated headlines since late Sunday. Dao was forcibly removed and injured after boarding a United Airlines flight out of Chicago. Footage went viral that showed Dao arguing with officers before he was removed from the overbooked flight.
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On Wednesday, a new video began to circulate that showed the moments leading up to Dao’s removal.
>> Watch the video here
Dao was randomly selected to de-board the aircraft when United Airlines personnel needed extra seats in order to travel for work. A Twitter user named Joya Cummings claimed to be a passenger on the flight. Cummings uploaded a video on Tuesday morning that showed what happened before Dao was removed.
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“I won’t go,” Dao tells officers when they tell him he needs to leave the plane.
“I’m a physician, [I] have work tomorrow.”
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When Dao is informed that he will be dragged off the flight, he threatens to sue United Airlines.
TMZ later uploaded a compilation of videos provided by Cummings.
>> See the clips here
“You can then drag me…I’m not going.” Dao says.
“I’d rather go to jail.”
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Dao was ultimately taken off the flight and reportedly injured in the process.
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