He asked multiple times if he was free to go. That's the typical question you ask to determine if you're under arrest or not. If you're not, they can't stop you from leaving.
It's distressing the amount of disarray the TSA is constantly in when it comes to it's own rules. This was the kicker.
"Michael J. Aguilar, chief of the TSA office in San Diego, called a news conference at the airport Monday afternoon to announce the probe. He said the investigation could lead to prosecution and civil penalties of up to $11,000.
"TSA agents had told Tyner on Saturday that he could be fined up to $10,000.
“That’s the old fine,” Aguilar said. “It has been increased."
It's distressing the amount of disarray the TSA is constantly in when it comes to it's own rules. This was the kicker.
"Michael J. Aguilar, chief of the TSA office in San Diego, called a news conference at the airport Monday afternoon to announce the probe. He said the investigation could lead to prosecution and civil penalties of up to $11,000.
"TSA agents had told Tyner on Saturday that he could be fined up to $10,000.
“That’s the old fine,” Aguilar said. “It has been increased."