Palmer Rejects Diversion to Expose Raid | Montpelier News

A 24-year-old protester, Colin Wesley Palmer, faces misdemeanor charges after allegedly breaking a police van window and injuring a trooper during a federal immigration raid — but he’s refusing a diversion program to spotlight what he calls misconduct by authorities. The state’s attorney says violent acts like his warrant charges, while his lawyer plans to fight the case, arguing for dismissal. If convicted, Palmer could face up to two years and two months behind bars. 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.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6ca54a6b0bfd9716