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US: 15 months in prison for 45-year-old man who aimed laser pointer at an aircraft
23 Dec 2019 -- Categories: Jail/Prison | Sex: Male
Brenton Wells, 45
Rockford, Illinois, US
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Brenton Wells pleaded guilty on August 20, 2019 to knowingly aiming the beam of a laser pointer at an aircraft. He aimed at the aircraft "for a period of time" while standing in the backyard of a residence.
He was sentenced on December 20, 2019 to 15 months in federal prison.
From the Chicago Morning Star
Rockford, Illinois, US
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Brenton Wells pleaded guilty on August 20, 2019 to knowingly aiming the beam of a laser pointer at an aircraft. He aimed at the aircraft "for a period of time" while standing in the backyard of a residence.
He was sentenced on December 20, 2019 to 15 months in federal prison.
From the Chicago Morning Star