AN American airline pilot who was found to be almost two and a half times the alcohol limit before he was due to fly has been jailed for 10 months.
Today, Russell Jr was sentenced at Edinburgh Sheriff Court after pleading guilty to reporting for duty as a pilot while being impaired through alcohol. Russell Jr, who was wearing a pilot’s uniform and wore a lanyard with the word “Delta” printed on it, admitted he was the owner of the alcohol.He was taken to Livingston police station where a blood sample was taken.SMILES BETTEREngland's car theft hotspots revealed & £8 gadget that helps stop keyless crime
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