The defendant

"The defendant is charged with threatening flight crew members and passengers while traveling to Newark," Acting United States Attorney Vikas Khanna said in a press release. "We are committed to keeping the skies safe for flying and will prosecute those who criminally interfere with the professionals responsible for ensuring passenger safety." ???

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officers boarded

When the plane arrived at the gate, the complaint said the captain emerged from the flight deck and Vaquero approached him, screaming in his face and threatening him until law enforcement officers boarded the plane and escorted Vaquero off. ????????????

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International Airport

When the plane arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday, the captain made an announcement that law enforcement would be removing a passenger, according to the complaint. ????? ???????  

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