Renewable Revolution

Jul 31 2021


By Grace Elletson

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The man, Michael Gosselin, 50, has been charged with four misdemeanors: aggravated disorderly conduct, stalking, negligent driving and disorderly conduct with a hate crime attached, according to court documents obtained by VTDigger through records requests.

But Gibbs and others are questioning why Gosselin hasn’t been charged with felony aggravated assault — a crime with a steeper jail sentence and one that was recommended by the first police officer to arrive at the scene of the incident. ... ...

While $15,000 bail was initially set by Judge Thomas Devine, the request was not imposed by the court, and 👿 Gosselin was released on condition that he not be allowed to drive, contact Gibbs or come within 300 feet of her home. Gosselin pleaded not guilty to all charges. ... ...

“As far as I’m concerned, he tried to kill me,” Gibbs told VTDigger about the encounter with Gosselin.

“It feels like there’s this really shitty trend where white people do really horrible, racist things, and then the 😈 state’s attorneys just kind of give them a slap on the wrist, and nothing really happens, and there’s not really any consequences,” she said. “And it doesn’t make me feel safe in the community. At all.” 

Full article:

https://vtdigger.org/2021/07/31/victim-of-racist-road-rage-incident-in-winooski-questions-low-level-charges/