Diverted flight

A violent airline passenger was strapped into her seat with duct tape after she refused to behave.

Maria Castillo, 45, began fighting with cabin crew during the flight from Puerto Rico to Chicago. They tried to secure her with ankle cuffs, but when that failed resorted to the tape.

The flight was then diverted to land in North Carolina.

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