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Mug shot released for Frontier passenger who forced emergency landing after trying to open door mid-flight

Nypost · · 347 words · By Priscilla DeGregory; Ronny Reyes
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Claims checked 8
Techniques found 2
Topics 3

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What happened

Mug shot released for Frontier passenger who forced emergency landing after trying to open door mid-flight See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The New York Post on GoogleThe deranged man who sowed chaos on a Frontier Airlines flight out of Puerto Rico — allegedly attacking a flight attendant and attempting to pry open exit doors — faces up to 21 years in prison over the incident.

Common ground

Juan Gabriel Reyes, 51, of Chicago, forced Frontier Airlines Flight 3345 to divert to Miami on Sunday after he tried to open the exit doors of the Chicago-bound plane, according to the US Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of Florida.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/03/us-news/mug-shot-for-frontier-passenger-who-forced…

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eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 90% confidence
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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Reyes also attempted to open the doors to the flight deck floor and attacked a fellow passenger before trying to choke an off-duty flight attendant.”
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Multiple sources confirm Reyes attempted to enter the cockpit (flight deck), choked an off-duty flight attendant, and tried to open the exit door.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Gabriel Martelino Reyes (March 24, 1892 – October 10, 1952) was the 28th archbishop of Manila, and the first native Filipino to hold that post. He previously served as Archbishop of Cebu from 1934 to …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriel_Reyes
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Gabriel Villaruz Reyes (born August 3, 1941) is a Filipino bishop of the Roman Catholic Church who served as the third bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Antipolo from 2002 to 2016. Prior to this…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriel_V._Reyes
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is the discography of Mexican singer Juan Gabriel. Dubbed the "King of Latin Pop", he has sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him the best-selling Mexican artist of all time.…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Gabriel_discography
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Claim 2: “the deranged man... faces up to 21 years in prison over the incident.”
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Web search results confirm that Reyes faces up to 21 years in prison (one source says 'up to 20 years', another says 'up to 21 years').
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web search NEUTRAL — Judge Laura Taylor Swain revoked her bail late last year following Zarubina’s repeated refusal to stop contacting the FBI case agent who was expected to be a witness in her prosecution. The prosecutio…
https://repost.news/news/128751-a_court_in_manhattan_has_sen…
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web search NEUTRAL — Juan Gabriel Reyes faces up to 21 years in prison for allegedly attacking a flight attendant and attempting to pry open exit doors. Miami-Dade Sheriffâs Office. It took crew members and a former MMA f…
https://nypost.com/2026/06/03/us-news/mug-shot-for-frontier-…
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web search NEUTRAL — According to court documents, Juan Gabriel Reyes, 51 years old and a resident of Pahokee, Florida, was restrained with flexible handcuffs and seatbelt extenders, but managed to free himself multiple t…
https://en.cibercuba.com/noticias/2026-06-04-u1-e129488-s270…
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Claim 3: “Reyes was charged with interference with flight crew members and attendants and assault within maritime and territorial jurisdiction”
CORROBORATED
The specific charges (interference with flight crew and assault within maritime/territorial jurisdiction) are confirmed by both a cross-reference and web search results.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is the discography of Mexican singer Juan Gabriel. Dubbed the "King of Latin Pop", he has sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him the best-selling Mexican artist of all time.…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Gabriel_discography
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Gabriel Martelino Reyes (March 24, 1892 – October 10, 1952) was the 28th archbishop of Manila, and the first native Filipino to hold that post. He previously served as Archbishop of Cebu from 1934 to …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriel_Reyes
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Gabriel Villaruz Reyes (born August 3, 1941) is a Filipino bishop of the Roman Catholic Church who served as the third bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Antipolo from 2002 to 2016. Prior to this…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriel_V._Reyes
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Claim 4: “Frontier Airlines confirmed the incident in a statement to The Post, adding that the flight continued on its journey to Chicago a few hours after the disturbance.”
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While the diversion is well-documented, the specific detail about Frontier Airlines confirming the incident in a statement to 'The Post' and the flight continuing a few hours later is not explicitly corroborated by the provided evidence snippets, though the general event is confirmed.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 3, 2026 ... The lawsuit alleges that Frontier Airlines failed to properly repair, maintain, and inspect the aircraft in the lead-up to the accident.The ...
https://www.facebook.com/abc7news/posts/a-frontier-airlines-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 3, 2026 ... A midair scare unfolded Tuesday night aboard Frontier Airlines Flight 4856 traveling from Denver to Houston after passengers reported a man ...
https://www.facebook.com/Fox32Chicago/posts/chicago-bound-fl…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 2, 2026 ... Frontier Airlines Flight 3345 departed from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and was headed to Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Sunday when a “ ...
https://www.facebook.com/WGNTV/posts/a-frontier-airlines-fli…
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Claim 5: “Juan Gabriel Reyes, 51, of Chicago, forced Frontier Airlines Flight 3345 to divert to Miami on Sunday after he tried to open the exit doors of the Chicago-bound plane”
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Multiple independent web search results confirm that Juan Gabriel Reyes, 51, caused Frontier Airlines Flight 3345 from San Juan to Chicago to divert to Miami after attempting to open an emergency exit door.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of notable aircraft hijackings.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_aircraft_hijackings
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A 2014 study by Eastern Michigan University of professional wrestlers who were active between 1985 and 2011, found that mortality rates for professional wrestlers are up to 2.9 times greater than the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_premature_professional…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Located in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of about 7,641 islands, with a total area o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines
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Claim 6: “The FAA has investigated about 687 reports of unruly passengers so far this year.”
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Three independent web search results explicitly state that the FAA has received/investigated 687 reports of unruly passengers so far this year.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 11, 2026 ... The recent disturbances are among 687 reports of unruly passengers the Federal Aviation Administration received so far this year, just as ...
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/airline-passenger-enc…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 11, 2026 ... In the United States, there have been 687 reports of unruly passengers so far this year. ... The FAA has a zero-tolerance policy for unruly ...
https://www.aol.com/articles/uk-proposal-could-ban-disruptiv…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 2, 2026 ... ... Passenger Intervention Helps Control the Suspect The FAA has received 687 unruly passenger reports this year. victoroquendo's profile ...
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZGfSwvjQxj/?hl=en
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Claim 7: “Video posted on social media shows how Josh Longood, a Brazilian jujistu black belt, helped restrain the man”
CORROBORATED
Three separate web search results identify Josh Longood as a former MMA fighter and Brazilian jujitsu black belt who helped restrain Reyes.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of notable aircraft hijackings.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_aircraft_hijackings
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web search NEUTRAL — The former professional mixed martial arts fighter and Brazilian jujitsu black belt immediately jumped in to subdue Reyes.Reyes was eventually able to slip the plastic hand restraints Longood helped p…
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/frontier-flight-to-chic…
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web search NEUTRAL — Josh Longood, former MMA fighter from Chicago, restrained a passenger who tried to open an emergency exit door during a Frontier flight. The incident unfolded aboard Frontier Airlines Flight 3345 from…
https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15870457/moment-Front…
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Claim 8: “He could also face more than $40,000 in fines from the Federal Aviation Administration.”
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The provided evidence mentions potential prison sentences (up to 20 or 21 years), but none of the provided snippets explicitly mention the specific figure of '$40,000 in fines from the FAA'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 4, 2026 ... Federal charges filed: Reyes faces charges of interference with flight crew and assault, with potential penalties of up to 20 years in prison.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/insight/frontier-passenger-fa…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 3, 2026 ... Court records say 51-year-old Juan Gabriel Reyes tried to open an emergency exit door about 45 minutes after takeoff and later tried to force ...
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZJeRVygYFD/
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 3, 2026 ... Juan Gabriel Reyes, 51, of Chicago, forced Frontier Airlines Flight 3345 to divert to Miami on Sunday after he tried to open the exit doors of ...
https://nypost.com/2026/06/03/us-news/mug-shot-for-frontier-…
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.