TSA Agent Arrested for Alleged Assault on Elderly Passenger at Fort Lauderdale Airport
Sarah Johnson
June 14, 2025
Brief
TSA agent arrested for assaulting 79-year-old passenger at Fort Lauderdale airport, raising concerns about airport security conduct.
In a shocking incident at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, a 21-year-old Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agent, Janiyah Wilson-Robinson, was arrested for allegedly assaulting a 79-year-old passenger. The elderly woman, traveling on a JetBlue flight, was reportedly forcefully pushed by the agent, causing her to fall and suffer minor bruising to her forehead. While the reasons behind the confrontation remain unclear, the Broward Sheriff’s Office acted swiftly, charging Wilson-Robinson with aggravated battery on a person 65 or older. She was released on a $1,000 bond.
The TSA, emphasizing its commitment to professionalism, has placed the agent on administrative leave pending investigation. The injured passenger, hailing from Palm Beach Gardens, received an ice pack and declined hospital treatment. This incident raises questions about the pressures of airport security and the need for calm under chaos—because no one’s travel itinerary should include a trip to the floor.
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Editor's Comments
Talk about a turbulent takeoff! A TSA agent turning an airport screening into a wrestling match with a 79-year-old? That’s not security—it’s a senior takedown! Maybe next time, they’ll stick to scanning bags instead of bumping grandmas.
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