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  • March 25, 2025 at 9:37 pm #19448 Reply
    CBKN76
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    In June 2022, while serving as Addison County Sheriff, Peter Newton was charged with two counts of sexual assault, one count of domestic violence, and one count of unlawful restraint. These charges stemmed from a reported domestic disturbance at his Middlebury home in February 2022. Newton pleaded not guilty but faced calls for his resignation from state lawmakers and the governor. He did not seek re-election in November 2022, and his trial is pending.

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    March 30, 2025 at 6:38 pm #26117 Reply
    CBKN76
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    Former Addison County Sheriff Peter Newton was charged in June 2022 with two counts of sexual assault, one count of domestic violence, and one count of unlawful restraint. The charges stemmed from incidents in February 2022, where Newton allegedly sexually assaulted and unlawfully restrained a woman. He pleaded not guilty to all charges. Despite calls for his resignation, including from state lawmakers and the governor, Newton completed his term but did not seek re-election. His trial has faced delays, with the latest postponement in March 2024 due to financial difficulties in retaining legal counsel.

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