Suspect in Shooting of 3 Men of Palestinian Descent Near University of Vermont Pleads Not Guilty

Published on November 27, 2023

A man pleaded not guilty to attempted murder Monday in connection with the weekend shooting of three college students of Palestinian descent in Vermont—an attack that is being investigated as a possible hate crime. Jason J. Eaton, 48, was arrested Sunday, a day after the shooting outside his apartment building near the University of Vermont campus. He appeared in court by video from jail, speaking only to confirm his identity. His attorney entered pleas of not guilty on his behalf, and a judge ordered him held without bail pending a hearing that likely will be held in the next few days....