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flag A man was charged for aiming a laser at Marine One near the White House on Sept. 20, 2025, risking pilot safety.

flag Jacob Samuel Winkler has been charged with aiming a laser pointer at Marine One, the presidential helicopter carrying President Donald Trump, near the White House on September 20, 2025, according to a federal court filing. flag A Secret Service officer observed Winkler, described as shirtless and speaking to himself, shining a red laser at the officer before directing it toward the aircraft. flag The officer reported Winkler expressed remorse and apologized to Trump. flag The act is a federal felony punishable by up to five years in prison. flag Authorities found a small knife on Winkler, who claimed he used the laser on objects like stop signs and was unaware it was illegal to target aircraft. flag The laser could have impaired a pilot’s vision, posing a safety risk. flag Court records do not list Winkler’s age, hometown, or legal representation. flag No details were provided about whether anyone aboard the helicopter noticed the laser. flag The case is part of broader federal investigations into threats to presidential security.

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