A United spokesman said that the man was “asked several times, politely” to give up his seat before force was used https://t.co/oQVMHMO1O6

— The New York Times (@nytimes) April 10, 2017

“we asked him nicely then we busted open his lip.

it was totally reasonable.” https://t.co/CQiWNOy9z3

— Imani Gandy (@AngryBlackLady) April 10, 2017