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United States of America v. William Wilson
Date: 06-29-2026
Case Number: CR-25-00391
Judge: Steven P. Logan
Court: United States District Court for the District of Arizona (Maricopa County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Abbie Broughton
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Phoenix, Arizona, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with aiming a laser pointer at U.S. Air Force F-35 Fighter Jets.
Reported by Kent Morlan
William Wilson, 56, of Buckeye, Arizona, struck multiple United States Air Force F-35 jets training in the airspace around Luke Air Force Base with lasers between September 2024 and January 2025. On the night of January 8, 2025, an FBI surveillance plane captured video of the laser strikes coming from Wilson’s residence in Buckeye. Pilots of the FBI plane and of two F-35 jets were all struck by lasers that night. Wilson’s home was later searched, and two lasers, one red and one green, were found in his possession. Wilson admitted to agents that he had pointed the lasers at planes on several occasions.
The FBI’s Phoenix Division and Air Force Office of Special Investigations conducted the investigation.
Reported by Kent Morlan
William Wilson, 56, of Buckeye, Arizona, struck multiple United States Air Force F-35 jets training in the airspace around Luke Air Force Base with lasers between September 2024 and January 2025. On the night of January 8, 2025, an FBI surveillance plane captured video of the laser strikes coming from Wilson’s residence in Buckeye. Pilots of the FBI plane and of two F-35 jets were all struck by lasers that night. Wilson’s home was later searched, and two lasers, one red and one green, were found in his possession. Wilson admitted to agents that he had pointed the lasers at planes on several occasions.
The FBI’s Phoenix Division and Air Force Office of Special Investigations conducted the investigation.
Outcome:
The Defendant elected to plead guilty and was sentenced to 10 months in prison.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. William Wilson?
The outcome was: The Defendant elected to plead guilty and was sentenced to 10 months in prison.
Which court heard United States of America v. William Wilson?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of Arizona (Maricopa County), AZ. The presiding judge was Steven P. Logan.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. William Wilson?
Plaintiff's attorney: Abbie Broughton. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Phoenix Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. William Wilson decided?
This case was decided on June 29, 2026.