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Vermont Court Releases Suspect in Brutal Downtown Burlington Assault Under Strict House Arrest Conditions

Burlington, VT — A 22-year-old Vermont man implicated in a brutal assault and robbery in downtown Burlington, which resulted in another man being left unconscious, has been conditionally released from custody. The incident, which occurred on Main Street last April, involved Abdirahman Mohammed, who was identified by police as a primary aggressor in the group attack. Authorities reported that during the assault, Mohammed engaged in excessive violence, hitting or kicking the 24-year-old victim 22 times …

Burlington Teen Given Second Chance in Plea Deal After Downtown Assault

Burlington, VT — An 18-year-old from Burlington involved in a violent group assault earlier this summer will avoid additional jail time following a plea agreement with the court. Antonio Hammond Jr., the only teen charged publicly following the incident, entered a guilty plea to charges of simple assault and aggravated assault. In court, Chittenden County Deputy State’s Attorney Eliza Novick-Smith described the sentencing as an opportunity for Hammond to prove that the incident had served …

Human Trafficking Network Uncovered in Burlington County Leads to Arrest and Charges against Suspect in New Jersey and Pennsylvania

TRENTON, N.J. – As New Jersey observes Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a recent case in Burlington County highlights the pervasive and disturbing nature of these crimes. The Attorney General, Matthew J. Platkin, and the Division of Criminal Justice revealed that a state grand jury has approved charges against a suspect accused of running a human trafficking network in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The case revolves around Nieem Johnson, 40, who allegedly operated a sex trafficking …