Yes, but the F106 is not a ‘modern fighter’. It came before the F-15 which is one of, if not the first production fly-by-wire fighter.

The link is now obsolete... Here’s a Wikipedia link. And this appears to be where the original article got moved to.

There was no intent to kill someone — in that case, it really should just be a manslaughter charge (wreckless disregard). Even with a manslaughter charge, there should be the possibility of life in prison. The difference with manslaughter is that there is no minimum prison sentence.

The father of one of his victims was an LA homicide cop. — so they’re pushing the envelope on the charge.