Saw the photo on another website, what an incredibly stupid thing to do.
No issue with him being restrained, however duct tape across the mouth is very very dangerous. Given the gutfull of alcohol he has obviously had. if he vomited he would have choked to death to say the least.
Image from Herald Sun website
Also why not drop him off at another diverison. Why continue to Kennedy when you have Boston, Portland, and several other majors along the 2300NM trip?
Just asking thats all. Again no issue being restrained.