Charles Simmons

Charlie Simmons is a third year at the University of Vermont studying English and Political Science. His academic interests include contemporary politics and creative writing. While he is not yet sure what his career aspirations are, he is interested in studying law, journalism, or creative writing at a postgraduate level. In his free time he enjoys skating, surfing, and doing ceramics.

Articles by Charles

Los Angeles Police Officer Charged with Evidence Tampering, Petty Theft

By Emeline Crowder LOS ANGELES, CA – This week, according to a press release from Los Angeles…

COURT WATCH: Police Hold Accused’s Phone Far Longer Than Necessary – Judge Orders Phone Returned ‘Right Now’

BURLINGTON, VT – Judge Navah Spero expressed surprise here in Chittenden County Superior Court this week that…

Preeminent Law Professor Exposes Racist Death Sentence Jury Selection Process in Georgia

By Charlie Simmons WASHINGTON, DC – Law professor Stephen Bright published an op-ed in the Washington Post…

COURT WATCH: Judge Issues Warrant, Assigns $1,500 Bail for Homeless Man after Repeated Failures to Appear in Court

By Charlie Simmons BURLINGTON, VT – Chittenden County Judge Michael Harris late last week granted State Attorney Eliza…

San Jose Police Officer’s Racist Text Messages Shed New Light on Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit

By Charlie Simmons SAN JOSE, CA – Recently released text messages containing racial slurs and hate speech…

COURT WATCH: State’s Failure to Provide Detention Facilities for Young Adult Leads to Judicial Limbo

By Charlie Simmons BURLINGTON, VT – During proceedings in Chittenden County Superior Court last week, Deputy District…