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David Sleigh
Coverage of David Sleigh in the Nexus archive.
Vermont Supreme Courtorganization2Tate Rheaumeperson1Jessica Ebbighausenperson1Cortland Corsonesperson1Rutland City Policeorganization1Sam Delphaperson1internal affairs reporttopic1Eva Vekosperson1Professional Responsibility Boardorganization1Chittenden County Superior Courtplace1Judge John Pachtperson1DUI chargetopic1
- Judge blocks attorney from raising police misconduct as a defense in chase that killed Rutland officer
A Rutland judge blocked the defense from using an internal affairs report detailing police misconduct during a chase that killed Officer Jessica Ebbighausen in a trial against Tate Rheaume, who faces murder charges. The defense plans to appeal the decision, arguing it infringes on constitutional rights to present a defense.
- Drunken driving case may linger for Addison state’s attorney due to new disciplinary action
Addison County State’s Attorney Eva Vekos pleaded no contest to a DUI charge in December 2025, with her conviction struck from her record after completing probation. Prosecutors oppose expunging her record to avoid jeopardizing a disciplinary action by the Professional Responsibility Board against her in Vermont Supreme Court.