Aliena Gerhard
Coverage of Aliena Gerhard in the Nexus archive.
- For emergency department staff, violence at work is a dangerous and demoralizing reality
The article addresses the persistent problem of violence against emergency department staff, citing an incident where Destiny Hubbell assaulted healthcare workers. After her conviction for assault and threatening a professional, experts note that physical attacks have become normalized in emergency care. The issue raises concerns about balancing comprehensive mental health treatment with accountability within the judicial system.
- Ex-deputy accused of short-circuiting murder trial now faces obstruction charge
A former Lamoille County deputy sheriff was indicted on three felony charges, including obstruction of justice and false swearing, related to alleged misconduct during a murder trial. The case involves Seth Brunell, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter after claims of improper questioning by the deputy during transport to court.