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This is breaking right now. A man on a flight from DC to Denver was tackled by air marshals as he attempted to light his shoes on fire.
More info to come…
More (9:42): I’m told the plane has just landed. All passengers are uninjured and the man is in custody.
Later (9:47): I’m a bit ahead of the news. Trying to get more info from DIA.
Another attempted shoebomber from within the United States raises questions about the usefulness of the TSA’s “take those shoes off” policy.
Later (9:56) Talked to media contact at DIA. They’re calling it a “
According to ABC News, the man was identified by authorities as Mohammed al Modadi, a diplomat in the Qatar embassy in Washington. The FBI said the man had full diplomat immunity as the 3rd secretary and vice-consul.
Originally posted by mishigas
Update with a Twist
Apparently the suspect has asked for, and received, diplomatic immunity. Which may explain how the materials were smuggled onboard.
But...how does it affect prosecuting him? And does this amount to an Act of War by Qatar against the USA?
Originally posted by warpcrafter
Diplomatic immunity my ass! I think he just lost all protection he thinks he is entitled to. Or not, I guess, depending upon the whims of our insane government...
Originally posted by mishigas
Update with a Twist
Apparently the suspect has asked for, and received, diplomatic immunity. Which may explain how the materials were smuggled onboard.
But...how does it affect prosecuting him? And does this amount to an Act of War by Qatar against the USA?