An Allegiant Air flight from Florida to Virginia had to return due to a bomb threat. Taj Malik Taylor told a fellow passenger his laptop was a bomb. The flight landed safely in Florida. Law enforcement arrested Taylor. No bomb was found on the plane. The flight later continued to Virginia. Taylor faces charges and a possible prison sentence. He cited mental health issues.
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