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The fact that so many people are wrongfully convicted because of police misconduct in Illinois and other states illuminates a failure of larger dimensions.

SPRINGFIELD — A Bennington man serving a 40-years-to-life prison sentence for repeatedly sexually abusing multiple children was found dead in his cell in Springfield on Wednesday.

Just a couple of months ago, Chittenden State’s Attorney Sarah George was in a heated primary contest with Ted Kenney. During the campaign, Ms. George stated that “I have never sought and would never seek the endorsement of a police union. … I think that’s an apparent conflict with my job. I have a responsibility to hold law enforcement accountable. I have done that, arguably more than any other states attorney.” Contemporaneously, candidate George received the endorsement of 50 Vermon...

NEWFANE — The arraignment for Syracuse, N.Y.-area man Michael Louise, 79, was delayed after his public defender was not present in court or via Webex video for the hearing.

NEWFANE — The arraignment for Syracuse, N.Y.-area man Michael Louise, 79, was delayed after his public defender was not present in court or via Webex video for the hearing Thursday.

MONTPELIER — In recognition of the impact that individuals with mental health issues have on Vermont’s courts and to respond to their needs, the Vermont Supreme Court established the Vermont

A 71-year-old man died over the weekend in a Vermont prison infirmary, the state Department of Corrections said. Ronald Roy was being held at Southern...

WATERBURY — The Vermont Department of Corrections is conducting an internal review after the death of an incarcerated individual at Southern State Correctional Facility in Springfield on Thursday.

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — A former South Royalton school principal serving a five-year sentence for secretly recording teenage girls at his Sharon home had his bid to be released early from prison turned down Friday, with the judge ruling that she was...

In this article well cover: Student Loan Relief & Forgiveness Programs by State [2022 Updates]. Federal Student Loan Forgiveness/Restructuring Programs, Student Loan Relief Programs Available By State, Credible Refinancing and much more!