Trooper Robert Zink, of the Shaftsbury Barracks, has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge of simple assault. His lawyer, David Sleigh, said they’ve been ready for a jury trial for months.
The finding, revealed during a court hearing Thursday, is the latest twist in the long-running case against Louis Fortier, who is accused of stabbing another man to death on Burlington’s Church Street in March 2017.
Attorneys argued Wednesday over a case involving sealed documents, dismissed criminal charges and the public’s right to know.
The state’s highest court unanimously rejected arguments that Jayveon Caballero didn’t get a fair trial when he was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of Markus Austin in January 2017.
Jason Lawton pleaded guilty Wednesday to simple assault, a misdemeanor, for striking Amy Connelly of Highgate in March 2019 at the St. Albans police station.
Clark, a Democrat, announced her candidacy Monday morning in downtown Winooski. She is seeking the job held by Vermont Attorney General TJ Donovan, who is not running for reelection.
The Vermont Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force received 452 “cybertips” last year, up from 330 in 2019. Nationwide, such tips during this period increased by 12 million.
Vermont media outlets joined a California-based company in securing the ruling that provides quicker access to newly filed lawsuits. Now, they’re trying to recoup attorneys’ fees.
Vermont Attorney General TJ Donovan found that Cpl. Christopher Rose was justified in fatally shooting Jonathan Mansilla, believing Mansilla was armed with a weapon and charging at him. It was later determined Mansilla did not have a weapon, but was holding a cellphone.
Attorney Russell Barr is asking Judge Geoffrey Crawford to reconsider a decision to keep under wraps documents, including grand jury testimony and witness statements, that could reveal more about the Shumlin administration’s role in the largest fraud in the state’s history.
According to a recent court filing, the attorney general is nearing a plea deal on an attempted murder charge, which had been dropped by prosecutor Sarah George.
The ruling Thursday puts the case back in a Burlington courtroom where mental health evaluations of Aita Gurung are expected to be at issue.
Two federal courts had rejected the federal agency’s position, ruling in lawsuits brought by Vermont and 22 other states and cities.
The Attorney General’s Office says it will defend any constitutional challenge to the law, which the Legislature enacted by overriding Gov. Scott’s veto. There are rumblings Scott might file a legal challenge unless the Legislature deals with his concerns early next year.
