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An incarcerated person lodged near David Mitchell said the 46-year-old was twice seen by medical staff on Monday before his death, and had begged to go to the hospital because of breathing problems. Corrections Commissioner Nick Deml denied any misconduct in Mitchell’s death.

A new law firm will be taking over the public defender contract in Caledonia County by summer, despite recent reports of closure.

The House Judiciary Committee approved three proposed changes to Vermont’s gun laws after a two-week effort to accommodate Vermont’s youth hunting traditions and likely federal constitutional challenges to come.

The violation resulted in the dismissal last month of a child sexual assault case, and concerns over the responsibility of prosecutors to share with defendants evidence that the state holds.

BENNINGTON — Defense attorney and conflict counsel Richard Burgoon, who recently filed a motion asking to extend one of his most current cases indefinitely, with his employer filing another in

BENNINGTON — Defense attorney and conflict counsel Richard Burgoon, who recently filed a motion asking to extend one of his most current cases indefinitely, with his employer filing another in

The Department of Corrections has expanded housing offerings and points to data showing fewer people are stuck in prison due to lack of housing, but prison reform advocates say the state should be doing more.

BENNINGTON — Defense Attorney and Conflict Counsel lawyer Richard Burgoon has filed a motion extending one of his current cases indefinitely, and his employer filed another in a separate case

Two defense attorneys levied sharp criticism of Barrett before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Friday. Testimony was cut short, so she is expected to offer her response to lawmakers next week.

Jack Martin, 49, died Sunday afternoon at Rutland Regional Medical Center, according to corrections officials. He is the ninth person this year to die in state custody.