Burlington man charged with stalking, harassing Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak

Ari Moskowitz, a Burlington man, was charged with stalking and harassing Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak after allegedly accosting her in public multiple times and making her fear for her safety. Moskowitz, who runs a social media account criticizing the mayor’s policies, pleaded not guilty and faces restrictions on contacting her or approaching City Hall. His attorney claims the case involves First Amendment rights, while police describe incidents including blocking the mayor at a meeting and confronting her at a parade.