Expert Witnesses Clash in Eaton Trial | Montpelier News

In a high-stakes courtroom showdown, the prosecution calls forensic psychiatrist Dr. Jhilam Biswas to testify that Jason Eaton was not legally insane when he allegedly shot three men in November 2023 — despite his history of mental health issues like ADHD and BPD. She argues his actions stemmed from situational stressors, not psychosis, pointing to substance use and recent job loss as contributing factors. Meanwhile, Eaton’s defense counters with their own expert who diagnosed him with psychotic and delusion disorders, claiming he heard voices commanding him to act. The trial intensifies as Eaton attempts to fire his lawyers mid-proceedings — denied by the judge — while cross-examination continues over conflicting psychiatric opinions. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2026-09-17/prosecutors-expert-witness-testifies-jason-eaton-wasnt-insane-at-time-of-november-2023-shooting More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5ae6099b7522a2c3 Report issues to [email protected].