Vermont Man Convicted of Attempted Murder in Student Shooting
A Vermont jury convicted a man of attempted murder after he shot three Palestinian college students. The defense argued mental health issues, claiming the shooter believed he acted on orders from intelligence agencies.
BURLINGTON, Vt. — A jury convicted a Vermont man on Monday of attempted murder. The verdict relates to the shooting of three Palestinian college students. The students were walking near the man's home when the incident occurred.
The defense team presented an insanity defense during the trial. The man claimed he acted under instructions from the CIA and Mossad. Jurors rejected this argument.
Prosecutors presented evidence outlining the events leading to the shootings. The incident left the three students with injuries. The victims, who attended different colleges, were visiting Burlington for the Thanksgiving holiday at the time of the shooting.
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