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UFC fighter Dustin Poirier arrested at Atlanta airport after removal from flight
Dustin Poirier was removed from a flight and arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Sunday for public drunkenness. Video shows him telling an officer he would fight and later being handcuffed after another officer arrived.
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Dustin Poirier was removed from a flight at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Sunday for public drunkenness and was arrested after an altercation with police. Footage shows Poirier telling an officer, “I’ll fight you right now.” The officer replied that he did not want to fight and raised a Taser as Poirier approached. A second officer then placed Poirier in handcuffs.
Arrest and release Poirier was later released on bail.
Statement on social media In an Instagram statement, Poirier said he is seeking help after retirement. "I'm at the point where I need some help, walking away from fighting hasn't been easy on me and alcohol isn't the answer," Poirier wrote.
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