Verdict in Vermont: Conviction for Palestinian Student Shootings

Murder Files Unsealed · Sep 22, 2026 · 32m · transcript

A Vermont jury has convicted Jason Eaton of attempted murder for the 2023 shooting of three Palestinian college students in Burlington. The court rejected the defendant's insanity defense, which claimed he was acting under the influence of delusional messages from intelligence agencies. The attack resulted in severe injuries, including the permanent paralysis of one victim, Hisham Awartani. While the shooting occurred amid heightened tensions from the Israel-Hamas war, prosecutors focused on the violent act rather than filing hate crime charges. Eaton now faces a potential life sentence for…