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catlover79 · 01-15-2009, 09:13 PM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090115/...hnny_knoxville

LOS ANGELES – Authorities detained Johnny Knoxville on Thursday for allegedly bringing an inert grenade into Los Angeles International Airport. After security screeners spotted the grenade in the "Jackass" star's carry-on luggage, a bomb squad determined it lacked a firing pin or explosive. Police say Knoxville was later released and allowed to board an American Airlines flight to Miami.

Prosecutors will decide whether to charge the 38-year-old with bringing a prohibited item into a secure area of the airport, a misdemeanor. An e-mail to Knoxville's publicist was not immediately returned.

Knoxville, whose real name is Philip John Clapp, told officers the grenade was a prop he forgot to remove from his bag, Airport spokeswoman Nancy Castles said.

Zoneboy · 01-15-2009, 09:27 PM

Lee · 01-15-2009, 09:27 PM

Sounds to me like he just made a mistake, pure and simple

Hollow · 01-16-2009, 01:17 AM

yeah, sounds like forgetfulness. i've had at least three pocket knives taken from me in airports because i always forget to take them off my keychain.

comedyfreak · 01-16-2009, 08:43 AM

They better give the poor guy a break. If Madoff is allowed to be free then Knoxville shouldn't be prosecuted.

01-15-2009, 09:13 PM	#1
catlover79 Moderator Forum Legend God Bless Val Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 67,615	Johnny Knoxville detained for inert grenade at airport http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090115/...hnny_knoxville LOS ANGELES – Authorities detained Johnny Knoxville on Thursday for allegedly bringing an inert grenade into Los Angeles International Airport. After security screeners spotted the grenade in the "Jackass" star's carry-on luggage, a bomb squad determined it lacked a firing pin or explosive. Police say Knoxville was later released and allowed to board an American Airlines flight to Miami. Prosecutors will decide whether to charge the 38-year-old with bringing a prohibited item into a secure area of the airport, a misdemeanor. An e-mail to Knoxville's publicist was not immediately returned. Knoxville, whose real name is Philip John Clapp, told officers the grenade was a prop he forgot to remove from his bag, Airport spokeswoman Nancy Castles said. __________________ "Jesus loves you and He approves this message." "I'm alive. I'm feeling good. I'm trying to live every moment as much as I can." - Valerie Harper, March 2013

01-16-2009, 08:43 AM	#5
comedyfreak Senior Member Where No One Has Gone Before Join Date: Dec 14, 2005 Location: Sunny California Posts: 9,055	They better give the poor guy a break. If Madoff is allowed to be free then Knoxville shouldn't be prosecuted. __________________ www.facebook.com/comedyfreak

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01-15-2009, 09:27 PM	#2
Zoneboy Moderator Forum Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: Carthage, NC Posts: 22,521

01-15-2009, 09:27 PM	#3
Lee Senior Member veteran member Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Caledonia, Mississippi Posts: 4,015	Sounds to me like he just made a mistake, pure and simple

01-16-2009, 01:17 AM	#4
Hollow Forum Celebrity Member Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,234	yeah, sounds like forgetfulness. i've had at least three pocket knives taken from me in airports because i always forget to take them off my keychain.