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Laser pointers aimed at planes? Prosecutors in King County say it’s nearly impossible to convict anyone—because the law demands proof of “malicious” intent, which is hard to prove even when suspects confess. In one case, a man admitted pointing a laser at a helicopter while “just messing around,” but was acquitted because malice couldn’t be proven. The danger is real: laser light can blind pilots mid-flight. While federal law only requires knowing intent, local prosecutors want state lawmakers to tweak the wording so they can hold people accountable for this nationwide safety threat.

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