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Federal Case Over Laser Pointed at Coast Guard Helicopter Delayed Again

A 2016 federal case against a man whose girlfriend allegedly saw him pointing a laser beam outside his home when a green lightstream hit a Coast Guard helicopter is so complex it must be delayed — again — from this fall to April 6, a federal judge has ruled.

U.S. District Judge Ronald B. Leighton on Friday granted the delay requested by Port Angeles resident Randall Muck.

A grand jury indicted Muck on May 16 for allegedly aiming a laser pointer at the helicopter Sept. 26, 2016, and with making false statements to government agents about the incident.

Read more at the Peninsula Daily News

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The Government Technology & Services Coalition's Homeland Security Today (HSToday) is the premier news and information resource for the homeland security community, dedicated to elevating the discussions and insights that can support a safe and secure nation. A non-profit magazine and media platform, HSToday provides readers with the whole story, placing facts and comments in context to inform debate and drive realistic solutions to some of the nation’s most vexing security challenges.

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