Global Courant 2023-05-19 03:13:05
A special committee of the Vermont House of Representatives has formed to investigate the possible impeachment of two top Franklin County officials — Sheriff John Grismore and State Attorney John Lavoie. Grismore is under investigation for his finances, as well as an incident in which he was admitted to a kicking inmate in the groin like a sheriff’s captain. Lavoie faces allegations of harassment and discrimination at work. Vermont needs two-thirds votes in the House and Senate to impeach and remove so-called “state criminals.”
A special committee of the Vermont House of Representatives set up to investigate the possible impeachment of Franklin County’s sheriff and prosecutor will meet in the summer, the Speaker of the Vermont House says.
Democratic Chair Jill Krowinski says if the committee she appointed earlier this week decides that the House should hold an impeachment vote, she will reconvene the chamber.
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“That’s a committee of seven, with Democrats, Republicans and an Independent each with a different background that they bring in that I really think helps to form a really thoughtful group of members to lead this investigation,” Krowinski said Wednesday. .
She promised a public trial to be scheduled in the next week or so.
The Vermont House of Representatives has formed a committee to investigate possible impeachment proceedings for two top Franklin County officials: Sheriff John Grismore (pictured) and state attorney John Lavoie. (AP photo/Wilson Ring, file)
Franklin County Attorney John Lavoie has been charged with harassing and discriminating against employees. Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore faces an assault charge for kicking a handcuffed detainee, as well as a financial investigation.
Lavoie has acknowledged some inappropriate humor, but doesn’t think his actions warrant his resignation. Grismore has defended his actions.
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Emails were sent to Lavoie and Grismore on Thursday.
The Vermont Constitution gives the House of Representatives the power to impeach “state criminals”. If someone is impeached by a two-thirds vote in the House, that person will be tried in the Senate, which also needs a two-thirds vote to be removed from office.
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The Vermont Secretary of State says the last time impeachment proceedings took place in the Vermont House was in 1976, when the Washington County sheriff was impeached by the House but acquitted in the Senate. The last impeachment trial that ended in a conviction and removal from office was in 1785.
The Vermont legislature forms an impeachment committee
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