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Coverage dated October 27, 2026 to October 28, 2026

Man whose ‘hijack’ text caused plane to turn back said it was banter with co-worker, police say

Headline from WTOP Washington DC

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A passenger arrested for texting that he was going to “hijack” the plane he was on told officers the message was banter with a co-worker and denied intending to harm anyone, according to a police report.

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  1. 8 News Now Las Vegas

    Man accused of texting hijacking threats, racial slurs on Las Vegas flight claimed it was 'banter between coworkers' (opens 8 News Now Las Vegas)

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    The man accused of texting terroristic threats and racial slurs to another passenger on a plane from Las Vegas to New Jersey told police it was just "banter between coworkers," according to documents 8 News Now obtained.

  2. WTOP Washington DC

    Man whose ‘hijack’ text caused plane to turn back said it was banter with co-worker, police say (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    LAS VEGAS (AP) — A passenger arrested for texting that he was going to “hijack” the plane he was on told officers the message was banter with a co-worker and denied intending to harm anyone, according to a police report.

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