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“Bored” California man sentenced to nearly two years for laser strike
On Monday, a federal court in Central California sentenced a 26-year-old to one year and nine months in prison for firing two different laser pointers at a Kern County Sheriff’s Office helicopter over a six month period in 2013. The man, Brett Lee Scott of Buttonwillow, took a plea deal with federal prosecutors according to a May 5, 2014 court filing. Scott explained his actions by saying that he was “bored.” (arstechnica.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
I got hit by a green laser a few weeks ago while driving my car. I also live near CLT and am a retired airline pilot. The strike in the car at dusk got my attention big time. The cost of the time in prison pales in comparison to the cost of investigating a plane crash caused by one of these. Hope they catch more of them.
I really hate the whole idea that such and such "sends a message"
But in cases like this a strict message really does need to be sent to all these a**holes in the world that this behavior will not be tolerated and you will be treated harshly. 21 months in the hole? Good. Lots of time for him and his buddies to think.
Beevis and Butthead need to find some other cheap thrills. Or be hung by their balls. (snark)
But in cases like this a strict message really does need to be sent to all these a**holes in the world that this behavior will not be tolerated and you will be treated harshly. 21 months in the hole? Good. Lots of time for him and his buddies to think.
Beevis and Butthead need to find some other cheap thrills. Or be hung by their balls. (snark)
Hey! Watch Dog. Maybe you should take a math course. Once you pass that, if necessary, take spelling and grammar and then post!
You forgot to say do as I say, not as I do.
He got off easy. Could have killed people.
The problem is the guy they sprung early to make room for this moron (he probably wasn't in for unpaid parking tickets).
Unintended consequences I think they call it...
Unintended consequences I think they call it...