. >> reporter: alice becker told the court almarici boarded the plane without a cell phone, or luggage. he said, quote the defendant poses a significant threat to our community and also poses a risk of flight. he says that his statement during the incident mirrors other terrorist incidents. amarisi's cousins told us they did not know he was traveling to the bay area and they insist he is not dangerous. >> if he has an explanation, say medication, mental impairment, physical impairment some other explanation which the government ultimately decide can be believed, he could walk away with a misdemeanor. >> reporter: elmorisi heads back to court on friday for a detention appearance. >>> and our coverage of the sfo security scare continues on ktvu.com. watch our reports which include more interviews with family members and a look at airport security in a post9/11 world. >>> an appeal's court is -- veteran's claims processed faster. we spoke to a veteran who struggled getting his claims. and he says today's decision will inspire more veterans to ask for help. >> you hear all these stories ab