"Wilson said that he didn’t realize the firearm was in his bag and that baggage screeners at the airport in the U.S. hadn’t detected it." Obviously, Wilson will now sue the TSA screeners for their failure.
Moron.
And Republican, of course. But that really didn't need to be added, did it?
Wilson and his wife were just about to begin a five-week vacation in Southeast Asia, with stops in Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos. His plans have been scuttled now, as he has a court appearance on Oct. 30 in Hong Kong.
Source: NBC News
HONG KONG — A Washington state senator was arrested at the airport in Hong Kong and charged with possession of an unregistered firearm, his office said.
Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, was detained at Hong Kong International Airport on Friday night after he found a pistol in his carry-on bag and reported it to customs officials.
He was released on bail Sunday and faces a hearing Oct. 30.
“It was an honest mistake, and I expect the situation to be resolved shortly,” he said in a statement.
Wilson said he did not realize the unloaded weapon was in his bag when he passed through security at the airport in Portland, Oregon, where it was not detected by baggage screeners.
