Judge Cuts Sentence by Decades For ‘Respectful’ Felon Who Shot LAPD Helicopter

A Los Angeles judge showed surprising leniency to an ex-con who shot and hit an LAPD helicopter with an AR-15-style semi-automatic rifle, explaining that while the dangerous stunt demanded prison time, the crime stemmed from drug abuse and the shooter was very polite while defending himself in court. Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Mildred ...