Alan J. Keays, Author at VTDigger

A judge wearing black robes sits at a bench with a laptop, microphone, gavel, and water jar, speaking in a courtroom. An American flag is visible in the background.

Judge throws out Vermont’s lawsuit against facial recognition software firm Clearview AI

by Alan J. Keays December 18, 2025, 4:18 pmDecember 18, 2025, 4:18 pm

Two people in suits stand in a room; one faces forward with hands behind back, while the other faces sideways with a hand near their mouth.

Just ‘one gin and tonic’: Vekos gets probation and possibility for clean record after DUI

by Alan J. Keays December 16, 2025, 11:43 amDecember 16, 2025, 5:21 pm

A man in a prison uniform appears on a video call screen during a remote court hearing, while a woman stands in the foreground.

Burlington man competent to stand trial on charges of shooting Palestinian students, report finds

by Alan J. Keays December 15, 2025, 4:12 pmDecember 15, 2025, 4:12 pm

A U.S. flag and a black flag fly in front of a modern brick and glass office building under a clear sky.

NEK double-murder suspect pleads not guilty to charges carrying the death penalty

by Alan J. Keays December 11, 2025, 5:31 pmDecember 11, 2025, 5:31 pm

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Vermont Democratic Party head calls for resignation of Addison County State’s Attorney Eva Vekos

by Alan J. Keays December 8, 2025, 6:28 pmDecember 8, 2025, 6:28 pm

A two-story red brick building with a sign in front reading "Orange County Sheriff's Department." The building is located next to a street with a painted road marking.

State panel permanently bans ex-deputy sheriff from police work following road rage conviction

by Alan J. Keays December 5, 2025, 4:46 pmDecember 5, 2025, 4:46 pm

a police car with an american flag on it is driving down the street.

Internal affairs probe finds fellow Rutland officers violated policies in 2023 pursuit that killed new recruit

by Alan J. Keays December 4, 2025, 11:42 amDecember 5, 2025, 4:15 pm

A judge in a black robe sits at a courtroom bench with computers in front of him, looking forward, while a blurred person stands in the foreground.

New Chittenden County court grapples with how to reduce court backlog and manage cases of recidivist defendants

by Charlotte Oliver and Alan J. Keays December 2, 2025, 5:39 pmDecember 2, 2025, 5:39 pm

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Government & Politics

Vacancy sign is out but Vermont’s top federal prosecutor says he’s in charge

by Alan J. Keays December 1, 2025, 5:34 pmDecember 1, 2025, 5:34 pm

Pride Center of Vermont gets $350K donation and works to revive operations

by Alan J. Keays December 1, 2025, 4:40 pmDecember 1, 2025, 4:50 pm

A man wearing a white hat and white shirt sits in an airplane seat, looking at the camera.

Mastermind of murder-for-hire plot sentenced to life despite pleas of innocence

by Alice Finno and Alan J. Keays November 24, 2025, 6:10 pmNovember 24, 2025, 6:10 pm

A U.S. flag and a black flag fly in front of a modern brick and glass office building under a clear sky.

Prosecutors take next step to seek death penalty for former Stowe man in double homicide

by Alan J. Keays November 19, 2025, 6:30 pmNovember 19, 2025, 6:30 pm

A mostly empty parking lot in front of a Walgreens pharmacy on a partly cloudy day, with a few cars parked near the entrance.

Walgreens to pay $500,000 for overcharging at Vermont checkouts

by Alan J. Keays November 12, 2025, 6:21 pmNovember 12, 2025, 7:26 pm

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Jury rejects mistaken identity defense, convicts former Burlington man in two murders in Chittenden County

by Alan J. Keays November 10, 2025, 7:10 pmNovember 10, 2025, 7:10 pm