FBI: No Explosives Found on United Jet in Denver

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[MindBender26]

FBI: No Explosives Found on United Jet in Denver Authorities Say Qatari Diplomat Told Air Marshals, 'I'm Lighting My Shoes'

FBI agents say no explosives were found in the shoes of a Qatar diplomat who was subdued by federal air marshals on a United flight to Denver Wednesday night after allegedly telling the marshals, "I'm lighting my shoes on fire."

Authorities say the diplomat was wrestled to the ground and two F-16 fighter jets were dispatched to accompany the 757 on the final 40 minutes of its flight to Denver. Flight 663 originated from Washington Reagan airport.

A US security official said, "it may have been a massive misunderstanding" and the diplomat's statement may have been a "sarcastic" comment when he was confronted by two air marshals who had been told by flight attendants that smoke was coming from the lavatory.

[MindBender26]

FUBAR

[Waverunner]

PNG him, and put him on the first bus going to Canada or Mexico

[Freddd]

Obamamedia immediately jump into action.....

[Ramius]

What an idiot.

[MindBender26]

Before all the FRaliban start screamning cover-up, it sounds like a huge FUBAR to me.

He was probably in the can smoking a cigarette, and everyone jumped through their asses.

[camerongood210]

How long did it take between the time the story initially broke and moment we hear no explosives found? 30 minutes? Man, I gotta be honest. That was quick.

[Kimberly GG]

Probably having a cigarette in the bathroom and was being a wise azz when caught. They’ll do nothing to him.

[Mr. Mojo]

Yeah, the story sure changed quickly and drastically.

[Doofer]

"it may have been a massive misunderstanding"

Don't you just hate it when that happens!!!

[Joe 6-pack]

Just a matter of time before a new executive order is issued allowing muzzies to smoke on domestic flights.

[GEC]

Some diplomat!

[Brandonmark]

Racial profiling will be charged for sure!

[Palladin]

Qatari diplomat or Islamic Extremist Terrorist?

You decide.

[Wissa]

A US security official said, "it may have been a massive misunderstanding" and the diplomat's statement may have been a "sarcastic" comment when he was confronted by two air marshals who had been told by flight attendants that smoke was coming from the lavatory.

I'm guessing we'll be seeing Obama make a nationally televised apology.

[BP2]

Uh-huh ...

And the man in the white robe and prayer cap BELOW
wasn't a terrorist, either.

[MindBender26]

Actually, some media went with the story long before it was confirmed.

Old Journalism rule” “Who says so?!?!?!”

[abner]

With as sensitive as people are to the smell of cigarette smoke, the smell should have been immediately recognizable.

Glad the air marshalls got him though.

But, I guess if he has diplomatic immunity, he can smoke on any plane he wants without repercussions.

[Flavius]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IN9mP2_1A-c

[tiredoflaundry]

How long before the Air Marshall is charged with assault?

[topfile]

This is starting to sound strangely like the sinking of the
South Korean Ship the other day.