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Vermont jury rejects insanity defense in 2023 Palestinian student shooting
courts1 month ago

Vermont jury rejects insanity defense in 2023 Palestinian student shooting

A jury in Vermont has convicted Jason Eaton of attempted murder for the 2023 shooting of three Palestinian college students near the University of Vermont. Eaton, 51, faces up to life in prison after the jury rejected his claim that he was legally insane and acting on delusions. The victims, who grew up in the West Bank, were visiting family in Burlington when Eaton shot them, leaving one paralyzed. While prosecutors argued the act was intentional and motivated by hate, Eaton’s defense maintained he was suffering from a psychotic disorder and believed he was following orders from intelligence agencies or God. No formal hate crime charges were filed, but the victims’ families and local officials emphasized the verdict’s significance in holding Eaton accountable.

via Al Jazeera|
#courts#hate-crime#insanity-defense
Vermont man convicted of attempted murder for shooting Palestinian students near UVM
crime1 month ago

Vermont man convicted of attempted murder for shooting Palestinian students near UVM

A Vermont man was convicted of attempted murder after shooting three Palestinian students near the University of Vermont campus. The defendant, identified as Eaton, used a handgun purchased seven months prior to attack the victims, leaving one paralyzed. Prosecutors argued the act was deliberate and ideologically motivated, while the defense claimed the shooter acted under delusions. The victims, all now 23, testified about the attack, which occurred during a holiday weekend visit to a relative's home.

via AP News|
#attempted-murder#crime#gun-violence
Vermont trial begins for man accused of shooting three Palestinian students
crime-and-courts1 month ago

Vermont trial begins for man accused of shooting three Palestinian students

A trial has begun in Vermont for a man accused of shooting and wounding three Palestinian students near the University of Vermont. The defendant claims he acted on delusions that he was ordered by intelligence agencies to protect a Jewish family, while prosecutors argue the shooting was intentional. The victims, now 23, testified about the incident that left one paralyzed.

via AP News|
#crime-and-courts#mental-health-defense#palestinian-students
Judge Criticizes Trump for Unlawful Deportation of Pro-Palestinian Speech
law1 year ago

Judge Criticizes Trump for Unlawful Deportation of Pro-Palestinian Speech

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's policy to deport non-citizens over pro-Palestinian views violates the First Amendment, emphasizing that non-citizens have the same free speech rights as citizens, and criticizing the policy as an unconstitutional attempt to chill free speech. The case, brought by academic organizations, highlights concerns over government overreach and political targeting of scholars.

via The Guardian|
#court-ruling#deportation#free-speech
"Vermont Shooting: Palestinian Students Share Harrowing Experience"
crime2 years ago

"Vermont Shooting: Palestinian Students Share Harrowing Experience"

Three Palestinian college students in Vermont were shot by a man with a loaded pistol while walking near a grandmother's house, leaving one of them paralyzed. They believe they were targeted because of their Palestinian identity and consider the incident a hate crime. The shooter has pleaded not guilty to three counts of second-degree attempted murder, and the investigation is ongoing. The victims emphasize the broader systematic dehumanization of Palestinians and express concern for the ongoing suffering in Gaza and the West Bank.

via NBC News|
#crime#hate-crime#palestinian-students
"Paralyzed Palestinian Student and Families Face New Pain in Vermont Shooting"
crime2 years ago

"Paralyzed Palestinian Student and Families Face New Pain in Vermont Shooting"

Hisham Awartani, one of the three Palestinian college students shot in Vermont, is paralyzed from the chest down after a bullet lodged in his spine. His family has launched a GoFundMe fundraiser to cover his rehabilitation costs. The two other victims were shot in the upper torso and lower extremities and have been hospitalized. The suspect, Jason J. Eaton, has been charged with attempted murder and investigators are looking into whether the attack was motivated by hate. The families of the victims are calling for a full investigation and justice, believing their sons were targeted for being Palestinian.

via CNN|
#crime#hate-crime#palestinian-students
"Palestinian Students Shot in Vermont: Pain, Uncertain Futures, and a Quiet FBI"
crime2 years ago

"Palestinian Students Shot in Vermont: Pain, Uncertain Futures, and a Quiet FBI"

Three Palestinian college students, Tahseen Aliahmad, Hisham Awartani, and Kinnan Abdalhamid, were shot in Vermont, causing fear and concern among college campuses where they were studying. The attack has raised concerns about Islamophobia and antisemitism, exacerbating existing tensions due to recent conflicts in the Middle East. Authorities have charged a man with attempted murder, but the motive remains unclear. The families of the victims are tormented, with one aunt describing the news as "a bullet in the heart." The injured students face a long road to recovery, with one having a bullet lodged near his spine. The incident has sparked vigils and discussions about safety and support for Palestinian students on campus.

via The Washington Post|
#college-campuses#crime#fear
"Mothers of Palestinian Students Shot in Vermont Share Sons' Recovery Update"
crime2 years ago

"Mothers of Palestinian Students Shot in Vermont Share Sons' Recovery Update"

Three Palestinian college students were shot and wounded by a stranger in Vermont. The motive behind the attack is still unknown, but the assailant has been charged with three counts of attempted murder. One of the students suffered an incomplete spinal injury, while the others sustained less severe injuries. The mothers of the victims believe the attack was motivated by hate, as the students were wearing traditional keffiyeh and speaking a mix of Arabic and English at the time of the incident.

via PBS NewsHour|
#crime#motive#palestinian-students
"Targeted Shooting of Palestinian College Students in Vermont Sparks Heightened Tensions and Hate Crime Debate"
crime2 years ago

"Targeted Shooting of Palestinian College Students in Vermont Sparks Heightened Tensions and Hate Crime Debate"

Three Palestinian college students, who had grown up together in the West Bank, were shot while taking a walk in Vermont, where their relatives believed they would be safe. The students, who were in the United States for the Thanksgiving holiday, were treated for their injuries, with one unable to move his legs. The shooting has raised concerns about hate-motivated attacks amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. A suspect has been arrested and charged with attempted murder. The families of the victims are seeking justice and are determined to support their sons' recovery.

via CNN|
#crime#hate-crime#palestinian-students
Examining the Hate Crime Potential in the Shooting of Palestinian Students in Vermont
crime3 years ago

Examining the Hate Crime Potential in the Shooting of Palestinian Students in Vermont

The shooting of three Palestinian college students in Vermont has sparked calls for the suspect to be charged with a hate crime. Jason J. Eaton, who has pleaded not guilty to three counts of attempted second-degree murder, is accused of shooting the students as they walked in front of his apartment building while conversing in Arabic and English. While authorities have yet to determine a motive, families of the victims and civil rights groups have demanded that the attack be investigated as a hate crime, citing the rise in anti-Muslim and anti-Arab bias incidents in the US. However, prosecutors caution that proving a hate crime requires demonstrating beyond a reasonable doubt that racial hatred was a motivating factor. The Justice Department is also investigating whether the incident qualifies as a hate crime.

via CNN|
#crime#hate-crime#investigation
Palestinian Men Shot in Vermont: Families' Safety Expectations Shattered
crime3 years ago

Palestinian Men Shot in Vermont: Families' Safety Expectations Shattered

Three Palestinian college students, Hisham Awartani, Kinnan Abdalhamid, and Tahseen Ali Ahmad, were shot and seriously injured while on a walk in Vermont. The students, who were celebrating Thanksgiving and family birthdays, had hoped to find safety in the US away from the war in Gaza. The suspected gunman, Jason J. Eaton, was arrested and held without bail on three counts of attempted murder. The US Department of Justice is investigating whether the shooting was a hate crime. The incident highlights the level of gun violence and hatred that exists in some parts of the country.

via POLITICO|
#crime#gun-violence#hate-crime
Violence in Vermont leaves Palestinian students traumatized
campus-safety3 years ago

Violence in Vermont leaves Palestinian students traumatized

Tensions are high at Brown University following the shooting of Palestinian student Hisham Awartani and two other Palestinian men in Vermont. The incident has highlighted the divide between students who support Israel and those who oppose its presence in Palestinian territories. At a vigil for Awartani, a protest broke out and Brown President Christina Paxson was forced offstage. Palestinian students have accused the university of being unsupportive and not protecting them. Students are calling for divestment from companies affiliated with Israel, and tensions continue to escalate on campus.

via NBC News|
#brown-university#campus-safety#divestment
"Vermont Shooting Leaves Palestinian Students with Life-Altering Injuries"
crime3 years ago

"Vermont Shooting Leaves Palestinian Students with Life-Altering Injuries"

One of the three Palestinian college students who were shot in Vermont may never walk again after a bullet became lodged in his spine, according to his family. The 20-year-old junior at Brown University, Hisham Awartani, has an incomplete spinal injury and is expected to have a long road to recovery. The suspect, Jason J. Eaton, has been charged with three counts of attempted murder but has pleaded not guilty. The motive for the attack is still under investigation, and authorities are considering whether it was a hate crime. The victims' families and civil rights groups have called for a full investigation and justice.

via CNN|
#crime#hate-crime#palestinian-students