A Vermont jury has convicted Jason Eaton of three counts of attempted second-degree murder related to the November 2023 shooting of three Palestinian college students. The verdict concludes a week-long trial during which jurors rejected Eaton’s defense of insanity.
Vermont Man Convicted of Attempted Murder in Shooting of Palestinian Students
Insanity defenses are tricky, but rejecting it here seems like the only logical verdict given the evidence presented.
This is deeply tragic. I hope the victims receive the support they need during recovery.
How exactly does a shooting qualify as ‘attempted’ when three people were shot? The legal terminology confuses me.
Just glad the jury saw through the insanity plea. Justice for those students finally served.