Date Of Bennett Murder Trial Is Set

The trial of the Vermont man facing the federal death penalty in the sexual assault and killing of his 12-year-old niece is now scheduled for September 2013.
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Update: Michael Jacques Trial

Reporter Andy Bromage of Seven Days explains the rulings and the next steps in the criminal trial of Michael Jacques, the Randolph man accused of kidnapping, assaulting and murdering his 12-year-old niece.

Judge Says Death Penalty Case Can Proceed

A federal judge says prosecutors may continue to pursue the death penalty against a convicted sex offender charged with luring his 12-year-old niece to his Vermont home with the promise of a pool party before molesting and strangling her.