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Schrenker Is Under Police Custody in a Florida Hospital After Suicide Attempt, Facing a Menu of Possible Charges

The missing pilot who bailed out of his plane, apparently to avoid a growing trail of lawsuits and investigations, now faces two new felony charges stemming from his atempted disappearing act. The Coast Guard filed felony charges against Marcus Schrenker, 38, for allegedly making a phony distress call that "caused the Coast Guard to attempt to save lives when no help was needed," and for willfully damaging or destoying an aircraft, Petty Officer Tom Atkeson told ABCNews.com. Atkeson, based out... Full Story
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