Shooting Trial Begins for Jason Eaton | Montpelier News

Jason Eaton, 51, goes on trial for allegedly opening fire on three young men during a Thanksgiving visit, leaving one paralyzed and two others wounded — all while speaking a mix of English and Arabic. Facing life in prison if convicted, Eaton claims he was legally insane, believing he was acting on orders from the CIA or a higher power. Prosecutors counter with expert testimony and emphasize the timing of his arrest — he reportedly welcomed ATF agents to his door the day after the shooting, saying “I’ve been waiting for you.” The trial, expected to last a week, kicked off with emotional victim testimony and key forensic evidence. 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/2026-09-14/jason-eaton-trial-day-one More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/aa4f2b3da983094d Report issues to [email protected].