DOJ v. Jones

Kimani Osayande Jones allegedly attempted to place a destructive device on an aircraft, unlawfully possessed explosive material in an airport, and attempted to carry a dangerous weapon or explosive onto an aircraft. According to court documents, on May 30, 2026, Jones attempted to pass through a TSA checkpoint at the Sacramento International Airport to board American Airlines flight 2464 with an M-type explosive device, a torch lighter, a knife, scissors, an aerosol can, zip ties, and five cellphones, one displaying a 15-minute timer. The explosive device was determined to be viable and energetic and could have caused injury or damaged the aircraft.

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