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Vermont sheriff pleads not guilty to 5 more sex crime charges
- The Vermont sheriff, Palmer, pleaded not guilty to five additional sex-crime charges, bringing his total to 12 charges as of the latest court action.
- New accusers emerged after Palmer's January arraignment, with women alleging lewd conduct and soliciting prostitution, expanding the case beyond the initial allegations.
- Palmer had previously pleaded not guilty to paying women to watch him perform sex acts and sending unsolicited sexual materials, signaling ongoing legal battles on multiple fronts.
- Palmer asserted he will not resign, and that the department will continue to operate with Deputy Chief Claude Weyant overseeing daily duties.
- The sheriff's seat is up for re-election this November, adding political implications to the ongoing case.
- Palmer's professional credentials were suspended in February amid the investigation, though he maintains he will remain in his sheriff role.
- A judge reportedly indicated a lack of probable cause in many of the new charges during the hearing, signaling potential challenges ahead for the prosecution.
- The investigation has broadened as more accusers came forward after January, reinforcing a wider scope of alleged misconduct.
- Palmer, elected in 2022, faces a November re-election bid amid a high-profile legal case that has kept the community’s attention on the sheriff’s office.
- Deputy Chief Weyant remains the day-to-day operations lead while the investigation continues, signaling a staged transition in leadership during the case.
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