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The Marine who tampered with parachutes has been condemned

New York, Usa - His act wounded three soldiers

A spokesman of Camp Lejeune military base (North Carolina) announced the sentence against corporal Antoine Boykins: the American Marine will serve 20 years in prison because he cut the ripcords of 13 parachutes in the military base. The man confessed his crime, but he didn't furnish his motivations. It is thought to be a revenge because of a disciplinary action against him. The mischief wounded three...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 48945
Rome, Italy, 08/08/2003 12:11
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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