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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Medford council wants to add 4,400 acres to urban growth boundary ... Jackson County library director receives Mover and Shaker Award ... Robbery reported at Subway on Crater Lake Avenue ... Medford council wants to add 4,400 acres to urban growth boundary ... Jackson County library director receives Mover and Shaker Award ... Robbery reported at Subway on Crater Lake Avenue ... OREGON MAN Oregon man pleads guilty to planting fake bomb on plane Comment By Steven Dubois The Associated Press MailTribune.com By Steven Dubois The Associated Press Posted Feb. 1, 2016 at 8:36 PM By Steven Dubois The Associated Press Posted Feb. 1, 2016 at 8:36 PM » Social News PORTLAND — A United States citizen accused of falsely reporting there was a bomb a Dutch airliner has entered a guilty plea. Police arrested Sean Michael Davies, 22, of Warrenton, Oregon, last year on charges he constructed a fake bomb, then placed it in the restroom during a KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight from Amsterdam to Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. He alerted the crew about the device, and that caused the Oct. 20, 2014, flight to be diverted to Cairo, Egypt. Prosecutors said Davies' motive was to look like a hero. The Warrenton, Oregon, man pleaded not guilty last year and a trial was scheduled to start Tuesday in Portland. Instead, he pleaded guilty at a Monday afternoon hearing. Sentencing was set for May 12. Federal prosecutor Charles Gorder said before the hearing he expected Davies to plead guilty to conveying false information concerning a device which could destroy or damage an aircraft. Another charge will be dropped in the plea agreement. Davies' attorney, federal public defender Ruben Iniguez, did not return a phone message seeking comment. Gorder said the fake bomb was comprised of things one could bring onto a plane or obtain during a flight, including a wine bottle, earphones, an iPhone charger cord and e-cigarette battery. "A bunch of different things that make it kind of look like a bomb," Gorder said. Gorder declined to talk about the recommend sentence that comes with the plea deal, saying he must wait for the hearing. U.S. Magistrate John V. Acosta allowed Davies to remain out of jail as the case went through the court system. Davies had to relinquish his passport and stay in Oregon. The NL Times, which provides English-language news about the Netherlands, reported at the time of the incident that 271 passengers were aboard the flight and there was no panic. By Steven Dubois The Associated Press MailTribune.com By Steven Dubois The Associated Press Posted Feb. 1, 2016 at 8:36 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501