Christopher Wilkinson appeared back in Youngstown Municipal Court Tuesday afternoon, where his attorney tried to dismiss his client on all charges. 

Wilkinson was charged with inducing panic and disorderly conduct back in November of 2020 after the Springfield man allegedly flew a single-engine Cessna close to the press box and stadium lights while fans were watching the September 28 game against Robert Morris.

According to FAA records, Wilkinson is a commercial pilot licensed to fly private planes and land multi-engine aircraft.

His attorney argued the case should be thrown out because the elevation Wilkinson flew at during the game wasn't in the jurisdiction of those that arrested him and pressed charges. 

The prosecuting attorney argued that the pilot flew well below 1000 feet above ground level. 

Judge Carla Baldwin instructed both attorneys to file post-hearing briefs by April 20 and then she would make a decision by May 4 on whether the case will be dismissed or move forward.