Private prison operator settles suits by former Vermont inmate
BENNINGTON — A local man has secured settlement agreements in two suits he filed against one of the nation’s largest privately owned prison operators. Eric Lambert, 29, said he was twice injured while...
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New Trump order fuels confusion about Vermont resettlement
Mayor Chris Louras speaks at a rally in Rutland supporting refugee resettlement. File photo by John Lazenby http://www.lazenbyphoto.com/blog/WASHINGTON — A slightly scaled back immigration order...
View ArticleEight arrested in drug arrests in Brattleboro
Editor’s note: This article by Bob Audette was published in the Brattleboro Reformer on March 6, 2017. BRATTLEBORO — Five Brattleboro residents and one Bellows Falls resident were among nine people...
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Vermont Supreme Court debuts live-stream
Justice John Dooley asks a question from the bench at the Vermont Supreme Court in January. Stefan Hard/Times Argus Staff/Pool photo Editor’s note: This article by Jordan Cuddemi was published in the...
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Small communities look to outside patrols to fight crime
Londonderry’s town meeting Tuesday was just one of several in Vermont talking about hiring county sheriffs or state police for local enforcement. Photo by Kevin O’Connor/VTDiggerLONDONDERRY — This...
View ArticleWoman ordered to repay $77,000 in health care fraud case
A West Rutland woman was ordered to pay $77,306 in restitution for submitting claims for health care services for her children that were never provided, according to federal prosecutors. In addition to...
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Leahy joins proxy war over Russia’s role in election
Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., talks to Maryland U.S. Attorney Rod Rosenstein and Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., before Tuesday’s confirmation hearing. Photo by Jasper Craven/VTDiggerWASHINGTON — The Senate...
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Man arrested in stabbing death of elderly Arlington woman
BENNINGTON — Police have arrested a man believed to be responsible for the stabbing death of an elderly woman in January. Timothy Butler, 31, was taken into custody on Wednesday afternoon, according to...
View ArticleBurlington mayor to host opioid town hall meeting
BURLINGTON — Mayor Miro Weinberger will hold a town hall-style meeting on the region’s opiate problem March 16 at Contois Auditorium in City Hall. The mayor will be joined by Chittenden County State’s...
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Butler pleads not guilty in Arlington murder case
Defense lawyers Fred Bragdon and Susan McManus talk to their client Timothy Butler on Thursday afternoon during his arraignment in Bennington. Butler is accused of murder in the first degree of Helen...
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SCOV Law Blog: Allen Prue and his Miranda rights appeal
Editor’s note: This piece from the SCOV Law Blog is by Charlie Buttrey. State v. Prue, 2016 VT Creative Commons photo by walknboston via Flickr I have been practicing criminal law in Vermont since...
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Legislative task force may explore alimony reform
Sen. Jeanette White, D-Windham, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, speaks to fellow legislators. File photo by Elizabeth Hewitt/VTDigger BRATTLEBORO – The Senate Judiciary Committee is pushing...
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Operation Stonegarden already has local police watching border
A border marker east of Richford. File photo by Elizabeth Hewitt/VTDigger As state officials and lawmakers advance legislation to curb the role of local and state police in federal civil immigration...
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Bills aim to do more to protect animals from cruelty
Protesters in December call for the man accused of killing a horse in Barre to be sentenced to prison. File photo by Elizabeth Hewitt/VTDigger Lawmakers are calling for stiffer penalties for animal...
View ArticleTeacher at Bennington private school denies assaulting, using slur at student
This article by Ed Damon was published in the Bennington Banner on March 7, 2017. BENNINGTON — A teacher at a local independent school has pleaded not guilty to accusations that he assaulted and was...
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As case delayed again, slain woman’s family criticizes system
Joanne Kortendick, sister of Kathleen Smith. Photo by Elizabeth Hewitt/VTDiggerBURLINGTON — Relatives of a woman slain in 2010 traveled from Canada and Colorado to be in the courtroom for a hearing...
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In renewed push to move trial, Fell’s lawyers want Burlington
Donald FellRUTLAND — Attorneys for alleged killer Donald Fell want to move his second capital trial from Rutland to Burlington, where questionnaires reveal fewer potential jurors know about the case...
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Donovan backs new challenge to Trump on immigration
Attorney General TJ Donovan. File photo by Jasper Craven/VTDiggerVermont Attorney General TJ Donovan is supporting Hawaii’s suit alleging that President Donald Trump’s revised immigration order is...
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House endorses bill on immigration and information sharing
Rep. Chip Conquest, D-Wells River, introduced the bill on the floor Tuesday. File photo by Elizabeth Hewitt/VTDiggerThe House approved a bill Tuesday that would restrict state and local law enforcement...
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Bill would let police seize guns in domestic violence cases
Ed Cutler, president of Gun Owners of Vermont, testifies Tuesday in the House Judiciary Committee. Photo by Elizabeth Hewitt/VTDiggerThe House Judiciary Committee is considering a measure that would...
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