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Vermont trespass trial a landmark case
A group of 26 protesters cleared of unlawful trespass after a five day trial in Vermont court. They argued a necessity defense based on preventing greater harm from U.S. policy in Central America. The verdict sparked debate over free speech versus law, with supporters praising a stand for petitioning the government and critics warning of civil disobedience.
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Montpelier
U.S
Central America
Kevin Bradley
Vermont
Burlington Free Press
John MccClaughry
Reagan White House
Free Press
McClaughry
Winooski
Robert Stafford
Stafford
Frank Mahady
Mahady