Jason Eaton

Jason Eaton, a 51-year-old Vermont man, has been convicted of attempted murder for the November 2023 shooting of three Palestinian college students. The attack occurred near the University of Vermont campus in Burlington. During the trial, Eaton's defense team presented an insanity plea, claiming he was acting under orders from intelligence agencies like the CIA and Mossad. However, the jury rejected this defense and found him guilty. Eaton now faces a potential sentence of up to life in prison for the crime. The conviction brings a legal resolution to a case that garnered significant national attention due to its violent nature and the victims' backgrounds, highlighting concerns about hate crimes and campus safety.