CBS had a similar story on “60 Minutes” a number of years ago.
People with common names....David Nelson, James Smith, etc., found themselves hassled at the airport because someone with the same name was wanted for a crime. Every person was that same name was always hassled, delayed, poked and prodded.
Men and women with these common names appeared on “60 Minutes” and told their tales of woe.
Meanwhile, the actual people they were looking for were NOT a threat to civil aviation.
their tales of woe...
Moving to a new position at work, one of the guys has the EXACT name as someone I went to school with, also lived in the same town!
Not a common last name, I inquired if they were related?
The tale of woe began!
Not a common name, but they are from the same town with similar date of birth and address.
Oh and the other guy has MAJOR legal and finical problems, so even the FBI and others would come knocking on the wrong door!