Alan J. Keays is a local journalist based in Montpelier, Vermont. He writes for VTDigger and Valley News, covering a range of topics including crime, court cases, politics, and local news. His work has also been featured in the Vermont Community Newspaper Group and the Williston Observer.
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Alan J. Keays specializes in covering legal issues, crime, and government & politics within the state of Vermont. His focus on local news suggests that he will be most responsive to pitches related to ongoing court cases, law enforcement matters, and any evolving legal or political stories within Vermont.
Given his coverage attributes which include expert commentary and breaking news among others, Alan may be open to receiving input from legal professionals involved in high-profile cases or those with expertise in specific areas of law relevant to his coverage.
If you're looking to pitch a story idea for Alan's consideration, it would be beneficial if your pitch is tied directly to Vermont-based legal issues or criminal justice system developments.
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By: Alan J. Keays
A former high-ranking employee at Norwich University has filed a lawsuit against the school alleging age and sex discrimination when she sought to work again at the Northfield military institution.June Heston brought the lawsuit earlier this month in...
By: Alan J. Keays
Peter Newton has a hearing set for later this month, during which he is expected to plead guilty to reduced charges and receive a probationary sentence, according to a recent court filing.
A plea deal is in the works for the former Addison County sheriff accused in 2022 of sexually assaulting and unlawfully restraining a woman. Under the agreement, Peter Newton would plead guilty to reduced charges and avoid jail time.
By: Alan J. Keays
The state Supreme Court’s ruling affirms a decision by the Vermont Labor Relations Board supporting the termination of Sgt. David Roos in 2022.
By: Alan J. Keays
The lawsuit against Shelburne alleged that the officer drove his motor vehicle in an “unsafe, unreasonable, careless and negligent fashion” leading to the death of Sean Hayes of Burlington.
By: Alan J. Keays
Jury selection for Max Misch’s trial is now set for April 1. He faces two misdemeanor charges dating back nearly six years.
By: Alan J. Keays
A Vermont judge has rejected the latest bid by a self-professed white nationalist to toss out charges that he illegally possessed high-capacity firearm magazines in a case that stretches back nearly six years.
The FBI has revealed little information about Monday’s fatal shooting of Agent David “Chris” Maland during a traffic stop. A German national who was in the U.S. on a current visa was also killed in the exchange of gunfire, federal authorities said.
The proposed $7.4 billion national settlement was announced Thursday by the attorneys general of more than a dozen states, after an earlier settlement was rejected.
By: Alan J. Keays
A Washington state woman faces two felony charges stemming from the investigation into the death of Agent David C. Maland on Monday. She has not directly been charged with Maland’s killing.
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