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Shoe Bomb Suspect Loses Court Bid
Friday, July 19, 2002
By Denise Lavoie
Associated Press Writer

Reid's trial is scheduled to begin Nov. 4 in U.S. District Court. The case is being tried in Boston because the plane was diverted there after Reid was subdued by passengers and flight attendants.

BOSTON -- AP
A man charged with attempting to blow up an airliner with explosives hidden in his shoes has lost his bid to keep jurors at his upcoming trial from hearing about a confession he allegedly made to authorities after his arrest.

U.S. District Court Judge William Young said Thursday that federal agents had "scrupulously honored" Richard C. Reid's right to cut off questioning.

Reid's lawyers had claimed Reid invoked his right to remain silent when, after answering an initial round of questions from a state police trooper, he said, "I have nothing else to say."

About four hours later, federal investigators began interrogating Reid. The agents again informed Reid of his Miranda rights, which he said he understood. During that interview, Reid answered some questions but refused to answer others.
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Dan