Delta passenger detained after opening emergency door and deploying slide at LAX

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A Delta Air Lines passenger was detained at LAX after allegedly opening an emergency exit door and deploying the inflatable emergency slide as the airplane prepared to take off for Seattle. The man was taken into custody and later taken to a hospital for a mental evaluation. The incident is being investigated by L.A. Airport Police and the FBI was notified. Passengers were asked to exit until they could be placed on a later flight.
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