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By Jim Douglas |
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July 23, 2010 –
A federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment Wednesday
afternoon charging Andrew Escobar, age 40, of
The charges stem
from a Feb. 18, 2010, incident involving a United Airlines flight from
Based on the note,
the pilot decided to land the plane in The indictment alleges Escobar willfully communicated information, knowing it to be false, and under circumstances in which it may reasonably be believed, thereby endangering the safety of an aircraft in flight. |
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“An aircraft with
more than 160 passengers and crew members was diverted to
The maximum potential penalty for the charge is up to 20 years in
federal prison and a $250,000 fine. A summons will be issued to
Escobar to appear on the charges. An indictment is not a finding of
guilt. Individuals charged in indictments are presumed innocent
unless or until proven guilty in court.
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