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Frustrated by delay, Windsor County prosecutor names temporary successor
Windsor County State’s Attorney David Cahill says offenders who are deemed insane should have “dual status” in state custody. Photo by Mike Dougherty/VTDigger This article by Anna Merriman was...
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Vermont DOC chosen for national prison research program
Inside Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility. Photo by Cory Dawson/VTDigger Vermont has been selected as one of five states to participate in a national prison research program. The Urban...
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Ex-prison chief Edward Adams moves to block release of records
Then-Superintendent Edward Adams speaks about a program at Southern State Correctional Facility in July 2018. Photo by James M. Patterson/Valley News Edward Adams and the union representing him are...
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Counselor accused of having sex with inmate also faces licensing actions
Southern State Correctional Facility in Springfield. File photo by Phoebe Sheehan/VTDigger A prison mental health counselor charged earlier this month with having sex with an inmate faces a hearing...
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Former South Royalton principal sentenced to prison in video voyeurism case
Former South Royalton School Principal Dean Stearns, third from right, stands with family members and friends at the end of his sentencing hearing in Windsor Superior Court in White River Junction on...
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Defendant surfaces for pre-trial hearing in 33-year-old sex assault case
Judge John Valente listens as public defender Susan McManus speaks at pre-trial hearing Thursday for 78-year-old Leonard Forte, who’s facing charges in a 33-year-old sex assault case. Photo by Kevin...
View ArticleSCOV Law Blog: A long, not-so-straight line to parental termination
Editor’s note: This piece from the SCOV Law Blog is by Elizabeth Kruska. In re H.T. and M.L. 2020 VT 3 Here we have another juvenile court appeal. I wish I could say the system we have in place can...
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Union-backed bill to arm probation and parole officers faces ‘uphill battle’
Sen. Joe Benning, D-Caledonia, left, chats with Sen. Dick Mazza, D-Grand Isle, at the Statehouse in Montpelier on Jan. 23. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger Legislation that would allow probation and...
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Federal judge denies motion to sanction Burlington over ex-chief’s Twitter...
Burlington Police Chief Brandon del Pozo discusses the department’s use of force policy before the Burlington City Council in Burlington on May 13, 2019. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger A federal...
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Oversight emerges as key issue in Burlington police reform efforts
Mayor Miro Weinberger says the Burlington Police Department could be improved with “incremental changes.” Others are pushing for systemic reforms. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger; illustration by Mike...
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As Brattleboro opioid overdoses rise, thefts from vehicles rocket 225%
One Brattleboro Facebook user posted this photo of a smashed car window with the caption: “For those who say ‘just keep your car locked!’ think again … $4,000 in damages!” Facebook photo BRATTLEBORO —...
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Health records firm agrees to $145M fine, the largest ever in Vermont
U.S. Attorney for the District of Vermont Christina Nolan announces Monday the resolution of a criminal kickback scheme involving a California electronic health records company and an unnamed...
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State defends response in trial accusing DCF of failing to protect children
Ludlow Police Chief Richard King, right, takes the stand during a trial in Woodstock Monday in which the Department for Children and Families is accused of failing to protect two children. Photo by...
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Burlington deputy chief gets 8-day suspension for anonymous social media...
Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger (right) named Deputy Chief of Police Jan Wright acting chief in the wake of Chief Brandon del Pozo’s resignation on Dec. 16, 2019. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger...
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Calif.’s ground-breaking law on police use of lethal force is model for Vt. bill
Public Safety Commissioner Michael Schirling testified Tuesday before members of the House Judiciary and Government Operations Committees on a bill that would change the state’s lethal force standard....
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Judge rejects bid by Quiros to move EB-5 fraud trial out of Vermont
Geoffrey Crawford, chief judge of the United States District Court for the District of Vermont. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger A federal judge has ruled against a request by Ariel Quiros, who...
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Scott names new Windsor County state’s attorney
Gov. Phil Scott appointed Ward H. Goodenough as the new Windsor County state’s attorney Wednesday. Ward Goodenough was appointed Windsor County state’s attorney by Gov. Phil Scott on Wednesday....
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Burlington police official’s anonymous trolling more extensive than city found
Deputy Chief of Police Jan Wright was suspended for eight days for inappropriate social media posts. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger BURLINGTON — An internal city investigation into the city’s deputy...
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Scott administration move to close Woodside prompts questions, alternate...
Ken Schatz, commissioner of the Department for Children and Families, testifies on the state of the Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center before the House Human Services Committee Wednesday. Photo...
View ArticleSCOV Law: Intervenor request for Act 250 permit comes too late
Editor’s note: This piece from the SCOV Law Blog is by Elizabeth Kruska. In re Mathez Act 250 LU Permit, 2018 VT 55 This is an appeal of a motion for summary judgment granting a permit to build a body...
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