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Scott Garvey

Coverage of Scott Garvey in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 24 · 22:35 UTCMost recent: Jun 30 · 20:54 UTC
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Peter Romeoperson2Vermont State Policeorganization2Charity Clarkperson2Vermont Attorney General's Officeorganization2Shawn Garveyperson2Garvey familyorganization1Americans with Disabilities Acttopic1mental health crisistopic1police use of forcetopic1
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  • CRIMEJun 30 · 20:54 UTCVTDIGGER
    Family of Putney man killed by police sues the state

    The family of Scott Garvey, an unarmed Putney man shot by Vermont State Police Trooper Peter Romeo during a mental health crisis, is suing the state, Romeo, and other officers for civil rights violations. The lawsuit follows the Vermont Attorney General's decision not to prosecute Romeo, citing legal justification for lethal force.

  • CRIMEJun 24 · 22:35 UTCVTDIGGER
    Vermont Attorney General will not prosecute state trooper who fatally shot unarmed Putney man

    Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark declined to prosecute state police trooper Peter Romeo, who fatally shot unarmed 55-year-old Scott Garvey during a mental health crisis in his Putney home. Scott Garvey's brother, Shawn Garvey, criticized the decision, questioning accountability for the officers involved.