State of Vermont v. Zaaina Mahvish-Jammeh

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Case Hearing Information

Date: Friday, May 8th, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM

Location:
Windham Criminal Division
30 Putney Road, 2nd Floor, Brattleboro, VT 05301

Room

Family/Criminal/Probate Courtroom 1

Location Contact Information:
p. 802-257-2800

Judicial Assignments

Judge Kainen, Michael R.
Defendant: Zaaina Asra Zakirrah Mahvish-Jammeh
Attorney: David C. Sleigh
Plaintiff: State of Vermont
Attorney: Nicholas R. Battey
Victim's Advocate: Carol Scott
Co-Counsel: Mimi Brill
Interested Party: Department of Mental Health
Attorney: Scott Shumaker
Co-Counsel: Franklin L. Paulino
Victim's Advocate: Armina Medic

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State of Vermont v. Zaaina Mahvish-Jammeh

#23-CR-03231 / Criminal / Status Conference

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