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Technology and ScienceBy Michael R. Sisak, Amanda Swinhart9/21/20261 min read
A jury has convicted a Vermont man of attempted murder in the shootings of three Palestinian college students who were walking near his home, rejecting an insanity defense rooted in his claims that he was acting on orders from the CIA and Mossad. Jason Eaton …
✨ Key Highlights
- A Vermont jury convicted Jason Eaton of attempted murder on Monday in the shooting of three Palestinian college students who were walking near his Burlington home.
- The jury rejected Eaton's insanity defense, which was built on his claims that he was acting on orders from the CIA and Mossad.
- The three victims, all Palestinian college students, were shot as they walked in the area, drawing significant attention to the case.
- The prosecution successfully argued against the defense's assertion that Eaton was not criminally responsible due to mental illness at the time of the attack.
- The verdict marks a significant development in a case that raised concerns given the victims' Palestinian background and the circumstances of the shooting.
Burlington, Vt. (AP) A jury on Monday convicted a Vermont man of attempted murder in the shootings of three Palestinian college students who were walking near his home, rejecting an insanity defense