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Vermont Bailiff in Iran for Khamenei | Montpelier News
Vermont’s quirky high bailiff, Chris Helali, made waves by jetting to Iran for Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral — a trip he framed as a ceremonial duty to support the oppressed and protest U.S. imperialism. Living in Moscow, Helali, a write-in candidate elected with 400 votes, posted photos with anti-Trump banners and declared the Fourth of July “evil.” He claims Iran is waging a holy war against “Satanism” and Epstein-linked figures, while insisting he’s legally still in office — despite no real duties or local residency requirements. Neighboring officials worry about his provocative use of the…
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