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http://english.pravda.ru/main/2001/12/26/24475.html

TERRORIST WHO ATTEMPTED TO EXPLODE AN AMERICAN AIRLINES PLANE ON
SATURDAY IS CONNECTED WITH AN ISLAMIC GROUP IN BRITAIN

Richard Reid, a 28-year-old English citizen who converted to Islam
several years ago tried to explode an American Airlines plane over
the Atlantic Ocean Saturday. He is said to be connected with an
Islamic group in Britain. He has already been arrested several
times for shoplifting.

At the same time, a connection with Al-Qaeda has not been confirmed
by the FBI, which is investigating the incident. Mr.Reid�s actions
are not considered to be those of a lonely criminal. He must have
had accomplices. The explosives hidden in his shoes must have been
made by experts.

The plane with 185 passengers and 12 crew members on board was
heading to Miami on Saturday. It had to land in Boston when one of
the passengers tried to set the Bickford fuse of the explosive on
fire. An explosion was prevented only due to prompt reaction of the
passengers. One of them who prevented an explosion was a
professional basketball-player.

The motives of Reid�s actions are not clear. Richard Reid is
reported to be a Plymouth jail (Massachusetts) and is being closely
guarded to prevent a suicide. Until end of the week, Richard Reid
will undergo psychiatric examination.

On Monday, Mr.Reid was charged with assault of the plane�s crew,
which provides for a 20-year imprisonment. It is not ruled out that
other charges will be also brought against Richard Reid.


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