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Vermont Man Convicted of Attempted Murder in Shooting of Three Palestinian Students

Jason Eaton was convicted of attempted murder for shooting three Palestinian college students in Burlington, Vermont, in November 2023. The jury rejected his insanity defense, which claimed he acted on orders from intelligence agencies. The attack left one student paralyzed and raised concerns about potential hate crimes amid rising tensions following the Israel-Hamas war.

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Jason Eaton was convicted of attempted murder for shooting three Palestinian college students in Burlington, Vermont, in November 2023. The jury rejected his insanity defense, which claimed he acted on orders from intelligence agencies. The attack left one student paralyzed and raised concerns about potential hate crimes amid rising tensions following the Israel-Hamas war.

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Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students

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Vermont Man Convicted of Attempted Murder in Shooting of Three Palestinian Students