Qatar Diplomat In U.S. Terrorism Scare Released

Video: Police Release Smoker in Plane Scare
Mohammed Al-Madadi, the Qatar diplomat that caused a scare on a U.S. plane in Colorado yesterday, has been released, after being detained for allegedly attempting to ignite a shoe bomb.
It is now being claimed it was a misunderstanding, due to the diplomat having gone to the bathroom to illegally smoke a cigarette. When confronted about the smoke emanating from the airplane toilet, believing he had been racially profiled, he reportedly joked he was attempting to set off a shoe bomb.
If this version of events are true, under the circumstances, such a joke is not funny. In light of the airplane tragedies that have happened as a result of terrorism, with one occurring just 3 and 1/2 months ago, such a joke is insensitive.
Mohammed Al-Madadi should face disciplinary action in his home country for smoking on a plane and making such a joke, which resulted in a national emergency, money expended on law enforcement and military response and more importantly, distress to fellow passengers. Why was he smoking in the bathroom when it is prohibited.
Officials: Jet restroom smoker caused bomb scare
50 minutes ago - DENVER — A Middle Eastern diplomat who set off a national terrorism scare when he grabbed a surreptitious smoke in a jetliner's bathroom and then joked about lighting his shoe on fire has been released from custody and will likely not face criminal charges.
The scare prompted the military to scramble fighter jets to escort the Boeing 757 to the Denver airport Wednesday night. But no explosives were found on the flight.
Authorities speaking on condition of anonymity said they don't think the envoy was trying to hurt anyone and he will not be criminally charged...
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Qatar Diplomat Taken Into Custody For Igniting Flammable Item During Flight

It is being widely reported, a Qatar diplomat has been taken into custody for attempting to ignite a shoe bomb on a U.S. flight to the American state of Colorado.

The details are currently sketchy. Some outlets are reporting it is a terrorist attempt that set a portion of the plane on fire, while others are now stating he was merely lighting a cigarette. The Judiciary Report smells a cover up.
Air marshal subdues man on Denver flight: report

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 7, 2010 | 10:58 PM ET - A Qatari man is reported to be in custody after a U.S. air marshal subdued him on a Denver-bound flight Wednesday.

The FBI is now probing whether the man tried to ignite his shoes while aboard United Flight 663 from Washington, D.C. An air marshal on the plane apparently restrained the man, and the aircraft landed safely at Denver airport...

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Diplomat taken into custody after airliner disturbance

April 8, 2010 -- Updated 0322 GMT (1122 HKT) - (CNN) -- A disturbance aboard a United Airlines flight en route to Denver, Colorado, on Wednesday night resulted in a passenger with Qatar diplomatic credentials being taken into custody, federal authorities said.

First reports were that the incident involved an attempt to set a shoe on fire, but specifics of the situation were unclear.

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