Michael Brassington

The scene after the February 2, 2005 crash in Teterboro, New Jersey. (File Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Brothers Convicted In Teterboro Charter Jet Crash Trial

An investigation born of a fiery plane crash nearly six years ago culminated Monday in convictions for two brothers accused of skirting safety regulations.

2010/11/15

Deliberations To Resume In Teterboro Crash Trial

The now-defunct company’s clients included film and music celebrities. Some paid as much as $85,000 for flights.

2010/11/12

Jurors Deliberate Fate Of Fla. Charter Firm Execs

Brothers Michael and Paul Brassington were indicted last year and accused of running illegal commercial charters and skirting safety requirements.

2010/11/10

Charter Jet Trial Goes To The Jury

A lawyer for a former charter jet company executive told jurors the government’s fraud case against his client is based on flawed testimony.

2010/11/09

Prosecutor: Charter Jet Exec Put Money Above Safety

An executive lied about the weights of his planes, a practice that culminated in a fiery crash at Teterboro Airport that injured 20 people and caused millions in damage, a federal prosecutor told jurors Monday.

2010/11/08

A Challenger jet sits partially in a warehouse after going off the runway - Teterboro, NJ - Feb 2, 2005 - Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images

Prosecutor: Jet Co. Compromised Safety For Greed

The government alleges Platinum lied about its planes’ weights in order to stock up on fuel at airports where they could get a cheaper price, like Teterboro.

2010/10/14

Opening Statements Begin In Teterboro Crash Trial

Opening statements are getting under way at the federal trial of three officials from a charter jet company whose plane crashed at a New Jersey airport.

2010/10/14

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