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US: 5 years probation and a $5,000 fine
Christopher Bryan Willingham, 28
Virginia Beach, Virginia
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On November 1 2011, Willingham aimed a green laser multiple times at a Virginia Beach police helicopter. During the 20-minute long incident, one of the pilots had black spots in one eye and could not see his instruments. On May 18 2012, Willingham was sentenced in federal court to five years probation and a $5,000 fine.
Virginia Beach, Virginia
![Pic 2012-05-22 at 2.17.57 PM](pic-2012-05-22-at-2.17.57-pm.png)
On November 1 2011, Willingham aimed a green laser multiple times at a Virginia Beach police helicopter. During the 20-minute long incident, one of the pilots had black spots in one eye and could not see his instruments. On May 18 2012, Willingham was sentenced in federal court to five years probation and a $5,000 fine.