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Federal Charges in Rutland Drug Shooting | Montpelier News
Two Springfield residents, Dylin Wainscott and Precious Okorie, now face federal murder charges after a drug-related shooting killed Christopher Hale — allegedly meant for a rival dealer, not Hale. This marks a major escalation from earlier drug and gun charges, with prosecutors now focusing on causing death during a drug conspiracy. Two Rutland accomplices, Dakota Moretti and Nichole Siliski, face accessory charges with up to 20 years possible; another, Laryssa Johnson, has already pleaded guilty. No death penalty sought, but life in prison hangs over Wainscott and Okorie if convicted…
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