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Judge John Pacht
Coverage of Judge John Pacht in the Nexus archive.
Jason Eatonperson1Chittenden Superior Courtplace1Vermontplace1Hisham Awartaniperson1Kinnan Abdalhamidperson1Margaret Janschperson1insanity defensetopic1Eva Vekosperson1Professional Responsibility Boardorganization1Vermont Supreme Courtorganization1Chittenden County Superior Courtplace1David Sleighperson1DUI chargetopic1
- Judge rejects bid for new lawyer by Burlington man accused of shooting three Palestinian students
A Vermont judge denied Jason Eaton's request for a new lawyer in his trial for shooting three Palestinian students. The trial is set to begin on September 10, with Eaton pleading not guilty to three counts of attempted murder. The judge previously rejected a similar request and ruled that Eaton can pursue an insanity defense.
- Drunken driving case may linger for Addison state’s attorney due to new disciplinary action
Addison County State’s Attorney Eva Vekos pleaded no contest to a DUI charge in December 2025, with her conviction struck from her record after completing probation. Prosecutors oppose expunging her record to avoid jeopardizing a disciplinary action by the Professional Responsibility Board against her in Vermont Supreme Court.