In a previous post on the prosecution of Mark Knapp for his efforts to export a military surplus F-5 fighter jet to Iran, I criticized the apparent defense offered by Knapp’s attorney — that the F-5 could be shot down by U.S. fighter jets. Well, apparently Knapp and his attorney have come to their senses, and Knapp has now pleaded guilty to the charge relating to the fighter jet and other defense items that Knapp was attempting to export, including an ejection seat and a military radio.

Today’s news report indicates that Knapp was turned in by one of his customers who was caught attempting to export an ejection seat which he had bought from Knapp. Knapp’s attorney further added that Knapp began to sell his private collection of military gear after he was unable to find a job. Some of the items charged in the indictment, according to Knapp’s attorney, had been purchased by Knapp on eBay.

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