Summary
The Department of Justice charged Jacob Samuel Winkler for aiming a laser pointer at Marine One, the presidential helicopter, while Donald Trump was on board. The incident took place on September 20 in Washington, D.C., and Winkler admitted he did not know it was illegal.
Key Facts
- Jacob Samuel Winkler faces federal charges for using a laser pointer on Marine One.
- The event happened on September 20 in Washington, D.C., as Marine One left the White House.
- The helicopter had President Donald Trump on board at the time.
- Officer Diego Santiago from the U.S. Secret Service saw Winkler using the laser.
- Winkler is charged under a law that forbids aiming lasers at aircraft.
- Winkler admitted he was unaware that pointing lasers at aircraft was against the law.
- The incident coincided with an event Trump attended at Mount Vernon, Virginia.
