Burlington

Man Receives 20-Year Sentence for 2019 Burlington Homicide Amid Ongoing Federal Crimes

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BURLINGTON, Vt. — A man connected to a deadly shooting incident in Burlington in 2019 has been sentenced to two decades in prison. Alfred Wisher, who pleaded guilty in connection with the death of Khyann Jones, received his sentence from Vermont Superior Court Judge John Pacht on Thursday. Wisher’s plea deal, a significant resolution in the case, had faced scrutiny as he sought to have it overturned earlier this week. However, Judge Pacht upheld the plea agreement, confirming the 20-year prison term for Wisher. In addition to the state sentence, Wisher is already serving a … Read more

Vermont Court Upholds Noncitizen Voting Rights in Burlington School Elections, Dismissing Conservative-Led Lawsuit

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Burlington, Vermont — A Vermont Superior Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit aimed at preventing noncitizens from voting in local elections within Burlington. Judge Samuel Hoar, Jr. of the Chittenden County Superior Court rendered the decision on February 6, ruling against a case put forth by the nonprofit Restoring Integrity and Trust in Elections, which represented Burlington residents Karen Rowell and Michele Morin. In the lawsuit filed on June 18, plaintiffs argued that noncitizen voting in school board and educational budget elections is unconstitutional under the Vermont Constitution’s Section 42. This section traditionally interprets citizenship … Read more