Jet Returns to Philadelphia Over Hoax Phone Call

[Curt James]

Jet Returns to Philadelphia Over Hoax Phone Call - YouTube

An airborne flight was brought back to Philadelphia, the jet was searched and a passenger was taken off for questioning because of an apparent hoax tip called into airport police, authorities said Thursday. (Sept. 6)

 

[Curt James]

Sooooo, ya think the hoax perpetrator called from a payphone or their own cell phone?

 

[MegaManlet]

if they were smart. a payphone

 

[Gregzs]

if they were smart. a payphone

It was a payphone but he still got caught.

Philly man charged in hoax that led to plane's recall | PoconoRecord.com

"During questioning, Shell told authorities of a feud involving him, his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend "Kenny." Shell had recently traded "hostile messages" on his cellphone with his ex-girlfriend about the situation, according to the affidavit.
Shell gave officers the name of Smith's workplace, where he was questioned. Authorities said Smith admitted he made the call from a payphone to "avenge" the ex-girlfriend, because Shell had posted a compromising picture of her on Facebook.
Smith, 26, of Philadelphia, was charged with conveying false information that interfered with aviation and using an instrument of commerce ? the phone ? to do so.
He was scheduled for an initial appearance in federal court on Friday afternoon. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000 and possible restitution."

Philadelphia man charged over phony flight threat - CNN.com

 

[MegaManlet]

It was a payphone but he still got caught.

Philly man charged in hoax that led to plane's recall | PoconoRecord.com

"During questioning, Shell told authorities of a feud involving him, his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend "Kenny." Shell had recently traded "hostile messages" on his cellphone with his ex-girlfriend about the situation, according to the affidavit.
Shell gave officers the name of Smith's workplace, where he was questioned. Authorities said Smith admitted he made the call from a payphone to "avenge" the ex-girlfriend, because Shell had posted a compromising picture of her on Facebook.
Smith, 26, of Philadelphia, was charged with conveying false information that interfered with aviation and using an instrument of commerce ? the phone ? to do so.
He was scheduled for an initial appearance in federal court on Friday afternoon. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000 and possible restitution."

Philadelphia man charged over phony flight threat - CNN.com