NewzA former flight attendant has pleaded guilty to posing as an airline pilot for nearly five years, according to recent reports. The individual, identified as Pokornik, successfully impersonated a pilot over the extended period before facing legal consequences.
Following the guilty plea, Pokornik faces a maximum penalty of up to 20 years in prison and a fine reaching up to $250,000. The formal sentencing hearing in the case has been scheduled for December 8, 2026.
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