Richard Reed (shoe bomber)

Richard Reid, known as the "shoe bomber," is a former terrorist who attempted to detonate explosives concealed in his shoes on a Delta Air Lines flight in December 2001. His plan was thwarted by passengers and crew, preventing injury or destruction. Reid had radicalized beliefs and sought to cause mass harm, highlighting vulnerabilities in airline security. His actions led to stricter screening procedures at airports worldwide, including the removal of shoes during security checks. He was arrested, tried, and sentenced to life in prison without parole for attempted aircraft sabotage and terrorism charges.