A jury in Vermont has convicted Jason Eaton, 51, of attempted murder after he shot three Palestinian college students in November 2023. The incident occurred near the University of Vermont campus in Burlington. Eaton was found guilty of attempted second-degree murder following a trial where he claimed he acted on orders from the CIA and Mossad. The jury rejected his insanity defense.
Eaton faces up to life in prison for the attack. The victims, who were Palestinian students, were targeted during a confrontation on campus. Authorities have not disclosed the exact motive behind the shooting. The case has drawn attention due to the nature of the victims and the legal proceedings against Eaton.
The trial highlighted the complexity of the case, with Eaton’s claims of external orders being dismissed by the jury. No further details about the victims’ condition or the full circumstances of the attack have been released. The case remains under review by legal authorities.
