A popular ex Muslim wrote this on facebook.
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It would seem that we have yet another individual making things up. I can't think of an appropriate term for someone that's appropriating the suffering of others for personal gain, for increasing the chances of actual bigotry, perhaps he should be classified as an anti-muslim bigot himself?.
Anti-Muslim bigotry is a real problem, both myself, my family members and friends have experienced (mild versions of) it at various times but people like Adam Saleh make it impossible for actual victims to be taken seriously.
In the future before retweeting or sharing stories about anything even if it *feels* right, please take the time to verify and get the entire story.
Adam Saleh has made fake claims of Islamophobia in the past, staging fake videos repeatedly including on planes but his claim against Delta STILL went viral. A known 'prankster' (boy who cried wolf?) got media attention from outlets around the world for being kicked out off a Delta flight.
According to *multiple* other witnesses on the plane he was being deliberately disruptive and was kicked off due to his behavior.
The statement from Delta (
http://www.mediaite.com/online/repo...disputing-adam-salehs-story-about-phone-call/)
"Upon landing the crew was debriefed and multiple passenger statements collected. Based on the information collected to date, it appears the customers who were removed sought to disrupt the cabin with provocative behavior, including shouting.
This type of conduct is not welcome on any Delta flight. While one, according to media reports, is a known prankster who was video recorded and encouraged by his traveling companion, what is paramount to Delta is the safety and comfort of our passengers and employees. It is clear these individuals sought to violate that priority."
Delta statement
http://news.delta.com/updated-statement-customers-removed-disruptive-behavior
Some of his prior lies:
http://mashable.com/2016/12/15/adam-saleh-tigerair-video-prank/#y_da0AZxqsqG
http://www.huffingtonpost.in/entry/nypd-frisk-muslim-clothes_n_6014964