Jury Deliberations in Franklin County Sheriff’s Retrial Extend into Next Week Amidst Juror Discord
NORTH HERO, Vt. — Deliberations in the retrial of Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore on a misdemeanor assault charge will continue into next week, following a day and a half of unresolved jury discussions. The charge stems from an incident where Grismore was accused of kicking a shackled inmate in 2022. The jury faced a stumbling block that led to the adjournment for the weekend. According to Judge Samuel Hoar, the deliberation was hampered by a juror who refused to adhere to legal instructions provided. This led to the judge’s stern admonition, cautioning that disregarding … Read more