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"The Insider" has learned that "Jackass" star Johnny Knoxville was detained at Los Angeles International airport Thursday.The actor and daredevil was detained for bringing an inert grenade to the airport in his carry-on luggage. The grenade did not contain an explosive.
Police say Knoxville, whose real name is Philip John Clapp, was later released and allowed to take an American Airlines Miami-bound flight.
A complaint was filed against the 37-year-old for bringing the prohibited item to the airport, a misdemeanor offense.
Knoxville, who is best known for playing pranks on the big screen and small screen in "Jackass," told authorities the grenade was a prop that he forgot to remove from his bag.
Published 1/15/09 by
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he's the coolest.