' : Man accused of using racial epithet against toddler ` ` is not a racist , '' lawyer says . Joe Rickey III is accused of slapping a crying 19-month - old on an airline flight . Hundley must first surrender to authorities , which he has not yet done , she said . Passengers say he also used a racial epithet to describe the boy . Attorney for parents say they have not yet decided if they will sue .
' : Man accused of using racial epithet against toddler ` ` is not a racist , '' lawyer says . Joe Rickey III is accused of slapping a crying 19-month - old on an airline flight . Passengers say he also used a racial epithet to describe the boy . Attorney for parents say they have not yet decided if they will sue .