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At least one news source stated - "Port Authority police charged the nine crew members with conspiracy, creating a public false alarm and interference with transportation. Everyone involved was released and are expected to face the charges in Essex County court at a later date." I'd say pulling a false fire alarm would create danger. Don't see this as being much different.
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Nothing about filming in a protected zone? Or entering a protected zone with a false intention?
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TV film crew busted with fake bomb at Newark Airport - NY Daily News
Actually has some more details and also contains roughly the original quote, but merely ascribes it to unnamed "sources".
I can believe a TV show trying to test airport security or film TSA reaction, I am not sure I believe a TV show aiming to film a mass panic that they deliberately trigger - I cannot see how you can possibly get broadcastable TV out of it (either you film an orderly evac in which case it's boring, or you film chaos distress and injuries that you have admitted causing on film, which will be way over the line for most viewers and will be perfect evidence to bankrupt you in inevitable lawsuits). But the main thing I can't believe is that anyone could possibly be stupid enough to admit this intention to investigators, or that any lawyer would advise them to do so - unless this is already wrapped up in a plea deal (and the admission is part of that). We'll see.
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Slight aside I was in a major airline for some time in the 90's responsible for the provision/training of screening equipment and subsequent testing. What I find depressing is I see little evidence of much improvement of the equipment and even less in the staff working.
Maybe someone can update me with positive information of improvement?
Maybe someone can update me with positive information of improvement?
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I believe the real panic the TV crew were attempting to induce involves demonstrated proof of the previously mentioned (classified) TSA test scores, 60 Minutes style. Oh, and obviously, they were betting on getting through with no alarms, no drama.
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could simply be Tom Carter's interpretation of their intent.
But the main thing I can't believe is that anyone could possibly be stupid enough to admit this intention to investigators, or that any lawyer would advise them to do so - unless this is already wrapped up in a plea deal (and the admission is part of that). We'll see.
But the main thing I can't believe is that anyone could possibly be stupid enough to admit this intention to investigators, or that any lawyer would advise them to do so - unless this is already wrapped up in a plea deal (and the admission is part of that). We'll see.
To your second, did they act out of stupidity or with intent to prove a point that's already been publicly proven by other organizations - namely TSA needs some improvement.
Like you say, there's a lot of legal manuevering to come. But, if being filmed for a 'reality' show rather then a news exposé, I'd suspect the intent was not simply to document a weakness.
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Book thrown at them? For having something that the security team decided "looked like a bomb"?
Without a threat, I doubt that "having something that someone thinks might be a bomb" is actually an offence ... you are of course quite right that their actions were at least stupid, but I very much doubt they will receive anything more than a few sharp words.
Without a threat, I doubt that "having something that someone thinks might be a bomb" is actually an offence ... you are of course quite right that their actions were at least stupid, but I very much doubt they will receive anything more than a few sharp words.
How would you suggest we respond when such trials are uncovered?
As I asked before, who were their target audience?
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This is a major controversial perhaps criminal event. It needs covering by a TV crew, even from the same station. How wonderfully cannibalistic.
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Apparently this is the TV show:
I cannot see how causing a panic and filming it (which they are alleged to have admitted was their intent) can possibly be any sort of product or investment, however far-fetched.
Apparently (according to more recent news articles) the device was supposed to be some sort of vacuum-pack luggage, which presumably shrinks the space your clothes take so you can fit in the vacuum / "bomb" bits. It'll still weigh the same though, or rather it'll weigh more due to the vacuum kit, and weight is kind of important for air travel. So it is far-fetched to the point of being obviously useless, which sounds like it would fit the show rather well.
Another possibility of course is that the "show" is in fact a front for real terrorists doing a test-run. Doubtful, but nonetheless possible.
Either way I still don't see how the "cause panic with the intention of turning that panic into a reality show" fits in, but it must do because obviously the TSA wouldn't be lying to the public...
"Staten Island Hustle" is set to debut in the spring. It follows a group of friends from the New York City borough looking for "far-fetched" ideas for products and investments
Apparently (according to more recent news articles) the device was supposed to be some sort of vacuum-pack luggage, which presumably shrinks the space your clothes take so you can fit in the vacuum / "bomb" bits. It'll still weigh the same though, or rather it'll weigh more due to the vacuum kit, and weight is kind of important for air travel. So it is far-fetched to the point of being obviously useless, which sounds like it would fit the show rather well.
Another possibility of course is that the "show" is in fact a front for real terrorists doing a test-run. Doubtful, but nonetheless possible.
Either way I still don't see how the "cause panic with the intention of turning that panic into a reality show" fits in, but it must do because obviously the TSA wouldn't be lying to the public...
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Either way I still don't see how the "cause panic with the intention of turning that panic into a reality show" fits in, but it must do because obviously the TSA wouldn't be lying to the public...
In house, in studio chat show, or equally stupid game show. Fire alarms sounds plus fake smoke etc. etc. Camera crews at the ready; guests scrambling over the rows of chairs and trampleling all before them. Fire crews attend and are told it is a training scenario. etc. etc. Job done with minimum disruption to general public.
In house, in studio chat show, or equally stupid game show. Fire alarms sounds plus fake smoke etc. etc. Camera crews at the ready; guests scrambling over the rows of chairs and trampleling all before them. Fire crews attend and are told it is a training scenario. etc. etc. Job done with minimum disruption to general public.
some sort of vacuum-pack luggage
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Originally Posted by TSA
Vacuum sealed clothes bags are allowed but not encouraged. If they alarm, we may need to open them for inspection.
"On January 18, some cast and crew members of an upcoming series, ‘Staten Island Hustle,’ produced by Left Hook Media and Endemol Shine North America for air on CNBC Primetime, were detained at Newark Airport. The team was producing an episode about a new product, vacuum compression luggage, which allows travelers more room for clothing and has no other intended use. Unfortunately, there appears to have been a misunderstanding, and we regret any inconvenience to TSA and other authorities on the ground for complications that may have been caused.”
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Let me think about this - 9 men needed to 'market' a new product for use on a reality show - maybe a frequent flyer reality show? Shark tank would have been a better option. Apology leaves a bit to be desired. If that's the best the company can do, I'd guess Endemol has said you guys are pretty much on your own...
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I know that in general TV around the world has reached some pretty low points, but making a reality TV show based around a luggage vacuum device defies any kind of rational logic even in the TV world. I call BS.
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9 men was the cast and camera crew I think. The "reality" show apparently follows a group of "investors" - I don't think you could make a reality show about a group of people going on Shark Tank, for a start you'd have an argument over which show owns the rights to footage and that's before you get to who controls the script...
The apology just looks like something that's been run through legal first, unlike the script/plan for the show.
The more interesting thing is that if the explanation is correct (and from news photos of the "device" it looks much much more like a pump and vacuum plumbing than a timer / pressure switch and explosive) where the heck did the TSA's statements like "cause panic with the intention of turning that panic into a reality show" come from?
The apology just looks like something that's been run through legal first, unlike the script/plan for the show.
The more interesting thing is that if the explanation is correct (and from news photos of the "device" it looks much much more like a pump and vacuum plumbing than a timer / pressure switch and explosive) where the heck did the TSA's statements like "cause panic with the intention of turning that panic into a reality show" come from?
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I am quite sure that an agency would not differentiate between something seen as a viable device or a device which is benign. The procedures and actions following recognition of a potential threat must be identical.
Post discovery, discussion regarding the intent of the crew becomes academic since it was obviously their intention to deceive at the outset. If it were any individual passenger attempting the same subterfuge, one's feet would not touch the floor.
Embarrassment of a government agency plays no part here, when the crew set out, they very effectively labelled themselves as a legitimate target. The officials are armed and fully aware of potential life threatening encounters. The crew were fortunate not to be taken down.
A period of incarceration for all parties from the top down should be de facto for this idiotic attempt at getting ratings.
Post discovery, discussion regarding the intent of the crew becomes academic since it was obviously their intention to deceive at the outset. If it were any individual passenger attempting the same subterfuge, one's feet would not touch the floor.
Embarrassment of a government agency plays no part here, when the crew set out, they very effectively labelled themselves as a legitimate target. The officials are armed and fully aware of potential life threatening encounters. The crew were fortunate not to be taken down.
A period of incarceration for all parties from the top down should be de facto for this idiotic attempt at getting ratings.
