Church Street Mural Vandalism Suspect Avoids Criminal Charges

by Taylor Dobbs on December 14, 2018 at 1:18PM

After his arrest, police referred Maier’s case to George’s office for prosecution. But instead of being arraigned Thursday as expected, Maier was apparently in Manhattan.

Winooski Green Card Holder Faces Deportation for Pot Conviction

by Taylor Dobbs on December 13, 2018 at 12:27PM

like everybody’s smoking marijuana, what’s the big deal?” Vo said. “But the big deal is that it affects my immigration.”

Lawsuit: Feds Used an Informant to Infiltrate Migrant Justice

by Kymelya Sari on November 14, 2018 at 12:11PM

ACLU Appeals to Vermont Supreme Court for Burlington Cops' Body Camera Footage

by Mark Davis on October 23, 2018 at 11:59AM

Police denied his request. The ACLU appealed on his behalf.

New Haven Man Cautions Cannabis Growers After Thieves Steal His Plants

by Sasha Goldstein on September 26, 2018 at 4:26PM

Krawczyk said state police were “very professional and receptive.” “It was nice to feel like we could confidently approach them and report a theft,” he said.

Vermont Lawmakers Question Untreated Inmates and Unspent Money

by Alicia Freese on September 20, 2018 at 5:54PM

Department of Corrections officials also had to defend their approach toward treating inmates with hepatitis C. Watts suggested that many — he couldn’t provide an exact number — of the roughly 250 inmates diagnosed with hepatitis C are detainees who don’t stay in prison long enough to receive the drug, which is typically prescribed for an eight-week period. He also maintained that the department offers treatment equivalent to what's provided in the community, a claim that Fisher later said "doesn't pass the straight-face test."

Few Vermont Inmates Receive Hepatitis C Treatment

by Alicia Freese on September 20, 2018 at 11:32AM

decrease the number of people who have it through treatment.” Advocates suggest prisons are a key place to combat the disease.

Vermont Inmates Moving to CoreCivic Prison in Mississippi

by Taylor Dobbs on September 19, 2018 at 10:04AM

The inmates will begin moving this fall from the State Correctional Institution at Camp Hill, Pa. Because Camp Hill is a state-run facility, Vermont’s agreement with Pennsylvania DOC is different than with a private contractor like CoreCivic. Under the Pennsylvania agreement, known as an interstate compact, Vermont’s inmates are treated according to the laws and policies of Pennsylvania.

Burlington Police, Mayor Criticize Prosecutors for Not Charging Suspect

by Mark Davis on September 7, 2018 at 1:47PM

like this should be judged by Vermonters in a court of law. A free pass sends the wrong message."

Vermont Supreme Court Upholds Revenge Porn Law

by Mark Davis on August 31, 2018 at 1:51PM

"In the constellation of privacy interests, it is difficult to imagine something more private than images depicting an individual engaging in sexual conduct," Associate Justice Beth Robinson wrote. "The personal consequences of such profound personal violation and humiliation generally include, at a minimum, extreme emotional distress."