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Supreme Court Rules Rheaume Liable | Burlington News
The Vermont Supreme Court has ruled that even though the police pursuit violated department rules, Tate Rheaume remains legally responsible for causing the fatal crash that killed Officer Jessica Ebbighausen. The court rejected his defense’s attempt to use an internal affairs report to shift blame, emphasizing that Rheaume was obligated to stop when signaled—and instead chose to drive recklessly, crossing the center line and triggering a head-on collision. While the defense may still use the report to challenge witness credibility during trial, the court made clear: no one else’s mistakes can…
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