State of Vermont v. Soma Rai

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Case Hearing Information

Date: Friday, Jun 26th, 2026
Time: 1:10 PM

Location:
Chittenden Criminal Division
32 Cherry St. , Suite 300, Burlington, VT 05401

Room

Family/Criminal Courtroom 3A

Location Contact Information:
p. 802-651-1950

Judicial Assignments

Judge Pacht, John L.
Defendant: Soma J. Rai
Attorney: Stacie Johnson
Plaintiff: State of Vermont
Attorney: Lena M. Capps
Victim's Advocate: Nietra Panagoulis
Co-Counsel: Sean P. Londergan
Interested Party: Department of Mental Health
Attorney: Mathew L. Viens

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#26-CR-02937 / Criminal / Hospitalization Hearing

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