ReportLetterhead memorandum re attempted hijacking of American Airlines Flight 47, 12/26/7128 December 1971page 3 of 3
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Part 92, page 381

DB Cooper-41269

Document date 28 December 1971

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The plastic weapon and a single blade fish knife were taken from [redacted] person at the time he was seized. [redacted] had the knife secreted in an athletic supporter next to his body with the blade open. [redacted] made no attempt to use the knife at any time while on the aircraft.

Interviews of flight personnel and passengers aboard Flight #7 were limited due to the necessity of continuing the flight to San Francisco. Interviews are continuing.

On December 26, 1971, U. S. Attorney C. Nelson Day, Salt Lake City, authorized prosecution of [redacted] for violation of Title 49, Sections 1472(i) and 1472(j), U. S. Code.

On December 27, 1971, an authorized complaint was filed before U. S. Magistrate A. M. Ferro, Salt Lake City, charging [redacted] with the above violation. A warrant was issued the same date and bond set at $200,000. [redacted] was remanded to the custody of the U. S. Marshal in lieu of bond pending his hearing. [redacted] appeared before Mr. Ferro on December 27, 1971 and stated he would obtain his own counsel. A preliminary hearing was tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, January 5, 1972, at 3:30 PM.

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