Gyrocopter Pilot Says Postal Service Intends to Fire Him

A man who flew a gyrocopter through some of America's most restricted airspace before landing at the U.S. Capitol said his employer, the United States Postal Service, is taking steps to fire him.

The agency intends to fire him for “unacceptable conduct” in the wake of his April 15 flight to call attention to campaign finance reform, Doug Hughes said.

A grand jury indicted Hughes on six charges that carry up to 9-and-a-half years in prison.

Hughes, who lives in Ruskin, Florida, said he's received tremendous public support. The tail section of his gyrocopter carried a Postal Service logo, and he was carrying letters for each member of Congress.

His next court appearance is June 20. He has been ordered wear a GPS monitoring device.

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