New and Noteworthy

Group Sues for Vt. Prison Health Info 8.29.10
Vt Suit Targets Prison Health Suits 8.29.10
Jail Newspaper Sues VT's Former Prison Health
Providers Over Inmate Death 8.26.10
Schauwecker Seeks Dismissal of Charges 8.4.10
Work crew for driver after fatal DUI crash 3.17.10
Kadamus Case Sparks DNA Debate View the Video 3.5.10
Vermont Jail Guard Says Denial of Medication Led to Attack by Mentally Ill Inmate 2.27.10
Vermont State Trooper Looses Lawsuit 2.19.10
Sleigh & Williams Efforts Result in Alteration of Sex Registry Bill 2.8.10
Protesters file suit against Bratt police chief 1.19.10

Kadamus Receives Deferred Sentence 10.20.09
Father Sentenced for Killing Son View the Video 10.19.09
Do Prison Medical Policies Endanger Inmates?
View the Video 10.2.09
Stunned Protestor Asks for New Trial 8.27.09
Father Pleads No Contest in Son's Hunting Death
View the Video 8.18.09
Vermont Man Sentenced in Son's Death 8.19.09
Father Pleads No Contest in Son's Hunting Death 8.19.09
Error Creates Gap in Sex Registry 8.13.09
Possible Registry Loophole Disputed 8.13.09
Sex Offenders' Suit Reveals Error in Registry Law
View the Video 8.12.09
Vermont Sex Offender Registry Suit Reveals Drafting Error 8.12.08
Sex Offenders Sue to Overturn Expanded Sex Registry
Listen to this Story 8.11.09
Vermont Hunting Tragedy Draws Crowd to Court 7.7.09
Man Pleads Not Guilty in Son's Death 7.7.09
Hunter Pleads Not Guilty in Son's Shooting 7.7.09
Attorney: Use of force in Taser case was excessive 6.2.09
VT Edition: David Sleigh and Robert Gensburg on representing Guantanamo Bay Detainees Listen to this Story 5.28.09
Chase Has Some Statements Suppressed 3.26.09
High Court Dismisses Charges in Negroponte Protest 3.14.09
High Court Dismisses Charges in Graduation Protest 3.13.09
Charges Dismissed in Negroponte Protest 3.14.09
UVM Settles Second Drug Lawsuit 3.13.09
UVM Settles Drug-Test Case for $800,000 1.3.09

Supreme Court Hears Hecklers' Appeal 9.24.08
Guantanamo Bay Detainees Listen to the Story 7.9.08
Vermont Lawyers Welcome Guantanamo Ruling 6.16.08
Jury Decides Truck's Key Is Key 5.15.08
The Defense Never Rests 5.15.08
Judge Tosses Child-Porn Evidence Over Bad Warrant 4.16.08
Judge: 25,000 Child Porn Images Can't Be Usaed as Evidence 4.16.08
Vermont AG: Police Force Excessive 4.8.08
Tasers Touted as Effective, But Vt. AG is Critical of Misuse 4.8.08
Sorrell: Use of Tasers Was Excessive 4.8.08
Vermont AG Weighs In On Taser Use 4.7.08
AG Releases Taser Report 4.7.08
Police Face Lawsuit over Taser Incident 3.18.08
Protesters Sue Cops in Taser Case 3.14.08
Taser Lawsuit Looming in Brattleboro 2.12.08
'Unnecessary and Excessive': Brattleboro Receives Independent Report 2.9.08
Calling July 24 use of a Taser Unjustified 2.9.08
Tasering Protesters was Undue 2.9.08
Due Process Violations Charged; Town Settles 1.23.08
Videotape Shows Rooney Trying to Leave Interview 1.17.08
Rooney Interrogation Tapes Played in Court 1.16.08
The Lede: Surprise! Instant Jury Duty for Shoppers 1.11.08
Deputies Round Up Would-Be Jurors on Post Office Sidewalk 1.10.08

Stevens Acquitted of FIrst Degree Murder 11.30.07
Judge Orders New Hearing in UVM Negligence Lawsuit 11.29.07
Lawsuit Moves Forward 11.28.07
Judge Orders New Hearing in Negligence Lawsuit Over Fatal Crash 11.28.07
Judge Rules Academy Lawsuit May Continue 11.15.07
Vermont Judge Permits Murder Victim's Kin to Sue for Damages 11.8.07
Judge: Family of Murder Victim Can Sue Shooter's Family 11.3.07
Law Firm Fears Government is Tapping Phones 10.12.07
Law Firm: Feds Bugged Phones, Computers 10.12.07
Appeal Instead Of Jury Trial For SJA Graduation Protester 9.27.07
Trial Delayed in Case of Protester 9.27.07
Is Vermont Lawyer Being Wiretapped? 9.21.07
Lawyer for Guantanamo Prisoner Fears Phone was Tapped 9.19.07
Possible Wire Tapping Incident Comes up Before PS Listen to the Story 9.18.07
Town to Face Lawsuit in Taser Incident 9.12.07
Couple to Sue Brattleboro PD Over Tasering 9.12.07
Negroponte Protestors Head to Court View the video 9.5.07
Crash Victim’s Family Accuses UVM of research Cover-up 8.5.07
Inmate Death Triggers Prison Health Service Inquiry 7.14.07
Afghan Group’s Flight to Burlington Delayed 7.14.07
Montpelier Police Want Tasers 6.13.07
Dismissed Hazing Charges Trigger Fraternity’s Demand for UVM Apology 5.9.07
Wiretap on Lawyer was Improper, Judge Rules 4.28.07
No Probable Cause for Phone Tap 4.28.07
Police sting on Lawyer Ruled Improper 4.28.07
Judge Withdraws from Lawyer Wiretap Case 3.26.07
Essex County Sheriff, Judges Reach Agreement to Drop Case 3.10.07
Failed Sting Against Lawyer Draws Protests 2.25.07
Defense Lawyers Alarmed by Undercover Warrant Listen to the Story 2.24.07
Police Sting Rankles State Defense Bar 2.25.07
Defense Lawyers Decry Inquiry 2.23.07
Judge Issues Restraining Order in Essex County Case 2.9.07
Families Battle for Custody of Dog 2.2.07
New Essex County Sheriff Begins on Rough Waters 2.1.07
Sex and Obstruction of Justice Charges Dismissed Against Former Trooper 1.5.07

Hazing Charges Thrown Out — PC Run Amok? 11.28.06
Judge Dismisses Hazing Allegations Against University of Vermont Fraternity Members 11.29.06
Anonymous Officer’s Story Threatens Rooney Case 11.13.06
St. Johnsbury police settle excessive-force lawsuit 9.27.06
Taser Lawsuit Against St. Johnsbury Settled 9.26.06
Accused Killer Will Admit Manslaughter 9.20.06
Some charges dropped against former state trooper 9.10.06
Student to drop case over UVM room search 9.7.06
2nd Circuit Decision Upholds Free Speech Rights of Williamstown Student 9.7.06
Judge raps murder trial prosecutor 8.23.06
Murder suspect’s team issues misconduct claim. 7.28.06
Murder suspect seeks prosecutor removal. 7.27.06
Vermont judge rejects U.S. Supreme Court search ruling. 7.11.06
Judge rules police must knock first.