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Man cited for allegedly shining laser at Tom Brady in AFC Championship game

JANUARY 20: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots gestures in the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 20, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)

A man who allegedly shined a laser at Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium was cited Monday, prosecutors said.

Jackson County prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced Tuesday that 64-year-old Dwyan Morgan faces a single count of disturbing the peace for his alleged involvement in the incident.

Evidence in the case showed that Brady was unaware of the laser being shined at him during the game.

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The citation was filed in Jackson County Municipal Court, where the man is scheduled to appear on July 17, 2019 at 9:30 a.m.

The punishment for the single count of disturbing the peace is up to a year in jail, or a fine up to $1,000.