Richard Reid

Richard Reid

criminal United Kingdom

Richard Reid is a British national known as the 'Shoe Bomber,' who attempted to detonate explosives hidden in his shoes on an American Airlines flight in 2001. He is serving a life sentence at Supermax ADX Florence, where he is one of the high-profile inmates.

Born on Aug 12, 1973 (52 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
1,250,004
Power
2,627$
Sentiment
2.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
India 1 2.00 0.09% +0% 1,380,004,385 1,250,004 $2,900,000 2,627$
Totals 1 1,380,004,385 1,250,004 $2,900,000 2,627$
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Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: The TSA implemented its shoes-off policy after an attempt by 'shoe bomber' Richard Reid to blow up a plane. 3

The Globe and Mail: Vancouver shoe-scanning company vies to speed up airport security screening

United States United States: Richard Reid attempted to commit a terrorist attack aboard a commercial airliner in December 2001 by detonating explosives hidden in his shoes. 5

Fox News: Americans can keep shoes on at airport security after post-9/11 rule ends

Israel Israel: Richard Reid attempted to bring down a plane with explosives hidden in his shoes in late 2001. 1

ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet): הדבר המעצבן שכבר לא צריך לעשות כשטסים בארה"ב

Canada Canada: Richard Reid, who became infamous as the 'shoe bomber,' tried to trigger explosives hidden in his shoes on a Paris to Miami flight in 2001. 2

The Globe and Mail: Canada will ‘align’ with new rules after TSA drops shoes-off policy for airport screening

Jamaica Jamaica: Richard Reid is known for his failed attempt to take down a flight from Paris to Miami in late 2001. 2

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Travellers no longer have to remove their shoes during security screenings at US airports | News

Kazakhstan Kazakhstan: Richard Reid attempted to carry explosives hidden in his shoe onto an airplane, which led to increased security measures. 2

Tengri News – major Kazakh news website: Почему в аэропорту просят снимать обувь: 09 июля 2025, 07:17

Indonesia Indonesia: Richard Reid was responsible for the shoe bomb incident that led to security measures at US airports. 1

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