New Details in Mid-Air Pilot Stabbing
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The U.S. spends ~$1B/year on Federal Air Marshals post-9/11
Before 9/11, fewer than 50 air marshals protected U.S. flights. After the attacks, Congress expanded the Federal Air Marshal Service dramatically — its annual budget now exceeds $900 million, covering thousands of officers worldwide.
Topic poll · all networksUnder US law, what's the max sentence for attacking a pilot mid-flight?
- 5 years
- 10 years
- 20 years
- Life in prison
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20 years