Richard Reid pleaded guilty Friday to trying to blow up a trans-Atlantic flight with explosives hidden in his shoes and declared himself a follower of Osama bin Laden. Reid said he did not recognize the American justice system but agreed he did commit the acts outlined in the indictment against him. The 29-year-old Briton was accused of trying to murder 197 passengers and crew members aboard the American Airlines flight in December. He surprised prosecutors earlier this week when he decided to plead guilty to avoid trial.