To clarify the facts for the "no harm, no foul" philosophers, here's an excerpt from
The Washington Post:
Quote:
Critton allegedly hijacked Air Canada Flight 932 while the plane was en route from Thunder Bay, Ontario, to Toronto. He allegedly brandished a handgun and a grenade and demanded to be flown to Cuba.
The plane landed in Toronto, and the passengers were allowed to get off. The aircraft then flew to Havana with six crew members and Critton aboard, authorities said. Once in Havana, Critton exited, and the plane flew back to Toronto.
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I think the deterence factor will weigh heavily in this case. American felons on the lamb just can't be hijacking airliners to escape to Cuba, and return years later as model citizens and be treated leniently when convicted. I just don't think the legal system has any appetite for this criminal behavior.
I'll keep y'all posted.