Vermont Law Officials Step Down

Two Vermont county law enforcement leaders, Addison County State’s Attorney Eva Vekos and Windsor County Sheriff Ryan Palmer, have pulled out of reelection bids after facing legal scandals — Vekos convicted of DUI, Palmer arrested on felony charges — both missing the May 28 deadline to appear on the ballot. Though they initially refused to step down amid pressure from Governor Phil Scott, their exits join a growing trend of officials stepping aside amid controversy. Vekos, whose law license is suspended, will serve out her term until January, while Palmer remains silent. Meanwhile, Grand Isle’s DA Douglas DiSabito, also facing a DUI charge, is running for reelection. With only one candidate in Addison County and multiple in Windsor, the spotlight turns to accountability in Vermont’s law enforcement ranks. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/5d02285994a6ae4e