Man accused of aiming laser at Trump helicopter acquitted in 35 minutes

4 months ago

Jacob Winkler was acquitted of aiming a laser at Marine One while it was transporting Donald Trump.
The jury reached a not guilty verdict in about 35 minutes.
Jeanine Pirro, the US attorney for DC appointed by Trump, faced another high-profile defeat.
Winkler was accused of pointing a red laser beam at Marine One, a felony punishable by up to five years.
Pirro's office has pursued harsh penalties but has failed multiple times in similar cases.
Winkler's public defenders criticized the prosecution for wasting resources on a homeless man with a cat toy keychain.
Pirro's office has filed numerous cases against local residents for alleged threats or assaults on federal officers.
Another recent loss for Pirro's office involved a man who threw a sandwich at a federal agent.
Sean Charles Dunn, a former paralegal, became a symbol of opposition to Trump's presence in DC.

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