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November 20, 2012 - James R. Cate, 68, appeared
in federal court in Lubbock, Texas, on Tuesday
before U.S. District Judge Sam R. Cummings and
pleaded guilty to a superseding information
charging the federal felony offense of making a
threat to an aircraft, announced U.S. Attorney
Sarah R. Saldaña of the Northern District of
Texas.
Cate faces a maximum penalty of five years in
prison and a $250,000 fine. Judge Cummings
ordered a presentence investigation report with
a sentencing date to be set after the completion
of that report. Cate, who resides near Talpa,
Texas, remains on bond.
According to documents filed in the case, on
February 29, 2012, Cate, using a Ruger Number
One 25-06 caliber single shot rifle with a
Redfield scope, shot a crop duster plane.
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