Woman who got into tussle with TSA worker at
Bob Hope Airport fined $2,500
A Ventura County woman whose tussle with an airport security worker stemmed from her refusal to relinquish a cooler of snacks for her
ailing mother at Bob Hope Airport has been fined $2,500.
Hays, 58, received a four-page letter charging her with violating security regulations and notifying her that she was subject to civil penalties of up to $10,000.
"When I received the letter I just flipped out. I take it very personally given everything else that happened," Hays, 58, told the Glendale News-Press, adding that she would refuse to pay the $2,500 penalty.
"Unfortunately, sometimes people in positions of authority are unethical, unprofessional or just downright criminal in their activity. And in that case, if you're in the right, you need to stand up for yourself. And that's what I did in my case -- what they did was wrong, and what I did was right."
TSA identified several options for Hays to contest the fine, including appearing before an administrative law judge.
TSA spokeswoman Suzanne Treviño said privacy laws prevent her from commenting on whether the agency was seeking a civil assessment against Hays. Generally, alleged criminal violations, even if dismissed, can also lead to civil action, she said.
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EDITOR'S PICKS:
TSA retards.
Posted by: Joel Johnson | May 25, 2010 at 12:47 PM
What a bunch of crooks. Fining her for nothing. The videotape clearly shows there was no abuse towards those uneducated worthless TSA workers. Good for her refusing to pay this ridiculous fine
Posted by: charley Walker | May 25, 2010 at 12:58 PM
TSA employees are out of control with their little power gone to their head. In this case their behavior was idiotic to say the least.
Posted by: Anonymous | May 25, 2010 at 01:19 PM
Maybe what Ms. Hays should do is file charges against the Agecny who is trying to collect civil penalties from her.
Posted by: AJ | May 25, 2010 at 02:01 PM
May be what Ms. Hays should do is find out she could file charges against the Agency who is trying to impose a civil penalty from her.
Posted by: AJ | May 25, 2010 at 02:01 PM
Nice free world we live in. 93 year old persons have to be denied their snacks for "security". And when a daughter stands up for her mother shes the bad guy. Oh yeah, wave a flag, go get em America. We must punish these rampant middle aged criminals. We are losing our humanity on a slippery slope.
Posted by: wydeeyed | May 25, 2010 at 02:01 PM
Thank goodness the TSA protected the US from a 93 year old woman. In the meanwhile, the underwear bomber, shoe bomber, and Time Square bomber effortlessly boarded jet liners.
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Posted by: Joseph L Cooke | May 25, 2010 at 02:51 PM
The TSA is run by jack boots. Why should anyone be surprised? It seems their responsibility is not to create a safe flying environment, but to drag law abiding people through the criminal justice system and extort money from them.
Posted by: syscom3 | May 25, 2010 at 02:55 PM
You can argue with authority but you can't hit them, which is what she did. I dont agree with the TSA rules but you still can't lay hands on someone. She is guilty and hopefully she will learn from this after paying her $2500
Posted by: Jimmy Shu | May 27, 2010 at 03:48 PM
Even though we might be right as what we ought to think, we should not lay our hands on to somebody. Because we would be charged for it. On the other side, sometimes when people have a high ranking in an office they tend to be mean and just underestimate a lot of people. They should think that they must be a role model for others to follow and respect them. And whatever their rank is, if they do commit any unrighteous act, they should be charged for it. Fair judgment or justice in every case.
Posted by: Flight Advice | May 31, 2010 at 10:38 PM
@ Jimmy Shu: She didn't hit them. That was the story provided by TSA but a review of the video taps shows that she didn't hit anyone.
Posted by: Alex | June 07, 2010 at 10:20 AM