Originally Posted by
init4fun
As something interesting to note , did you notice the wording of the very last paragraph where it said that the two had faced prior counts involving a previous protest where the reckless endangerment charges were brought due to one Pilot flying threateningly at a highway patrol plane and the stalking involved the second Pilot whose now involved in this new incident ? It sounds as if they haven't yet been charged in the new incident involving the helicopter because they're likely still trying to figure out what they can charge them with ? Also , shouldn't the FAA charge them with these incidents as well , beyond the local prosecution it sounds like they're facing ? If the police do have any kinds of video from inside the police heli showing with certainty that the drone's operator was actually flying at them in a threatening manner , "playing chicken" as it were (aim right at it and see who breaks off course first) or similar and turned them in to the FAA or whoever it is that would prosecute that on a federal level , then I'd bet all kinds of federal endangering an aircraft in flight charges would be levied carrying fines far stiffer than they'd face under the local prosecution ?
If they are repeat offenders....and are deserving, they should be jammed up as much as possible. Serious fines, legal fees, and maybe some time behind bars.