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Vermont prosecutor declines to charge six protesters arrested at South Burlington ICE raid
- The Chittenden County State’s Attorney will not charge six protesters arrested during the South Burlington ICE raid.
- George said charging people with no criminal records would not be appropriate for this case.
- State police leaders condemned the decision, calling it a dangerous precedent for public safety.
- George urged an independent review of the law enforcement response to the ICE raid.
- The protest followed an ICE raid that ended with several arrests and clashes with police.
- The statement notes the incident raised concerns about fair and impartial policing.
- Burlington Police Department said it will not participate in the restorative process for some cases.
- Prosecutor compared activists to civil rights-era figures standing up for change.
- George has sought restorative justice options in other cases, sparking criticism from some critics.
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