A Vermont man is on trial for shooting 3 Palestinian students. He claimed the CIA told him to do it.
A Vermont man named Jason Eaton shot three Palestinian college students near his home. He told authorities he was acting on orders from the CIA and Mossad. He is now on trial; prosecutors have presented gun and cellphone evidence, and the state has rested its case. His defense team will now present testimony, arguing he was legally insane at the time of the shootings.

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2 developments- Sep 14A Vermont man is on trial for shooting 3 Palestinian students. He claimed the CIA told him to do it
- Sep 15Prosecutors present gun, cellphone evidence they say links Burlington man to shooting of three Palestinian students
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A Vermont man is on trial for shooting 3 Palestinian students. He claimed the CIA told him to do it.
Palestinian students injured in 2023 Vermont shooting make surprise appearance as trial begins
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A Vermont Man Is On Trial For Shooting 3 Palestinian Students. He Claimed The CIA, Mossad Told Him To Do It
Prosecutors rest case against Vermont man accused of shooting three Palestinian college students
A Vermont man is on trial for shooting 3 Palestinian students. He claimed the CIA told him to do it