Whereas air traffic controllers dedicate themselves to the protection of the flying public; Whereas air traffic controllers react to dangerous and complex situations on a daily basis, doing so in a calm and professional manner; Whereas air traffic controllers work all day long and all year long, including holidays, to provide services to aircraft in their assigned airspaces; Whereas, due to the highly stressful and demanding nature of the job and the total concentration required, air traffic… [read post]

Both Public Defender Carey Haughwout, who represents Poindexter, and Robert Gershman, who represents Walker, said they would file motions for new trials and appeal. [read post]