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US: 2 years probation, USD $250 fine, 240 hours community service
Jason G. Heeringa, 29
Brookfield (Chicago area) Illinois, US
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On June 16 2010 (and possibly as early as April 30), Heeringa aimed a green laser at a cargo plane. The pilot videotaped the incident and used Google Maps to tell police the location. Heeringa pleaded guilty in a plea bargain to misdemeanor counts of aggravated assault and battery and was sentenced July 12 2011.
Brookfield (Chicago area) Illinois, US
![](pic-2011-07-17-at-11.53.52-pm.jpg)
On June 16 2010 (and possibly as early as April 30), Heeringa aimed a green laser at a cargo plane. The pilot videotaped the incident and used Google Maps to tell police the location. Heeringa pleaded guilty in a plea bargain to misdemeanor counts of aggravated assault and battery and was sentenced July 12 2011.