--- title: "Jason Eaton convicted of attempted murder in Vermont student shooting" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/jason-eaton-convicted-of-attempted-murder-in-vermont-student-shooting" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/jason-eaton-convicted-of-attempted-murder-in-vermont-student-shooting" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/jason-eaton-convicted-of-attempted-murder-in-vermont-student-shooting.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/jason-eaton-convicted-of-attempted-murder-in-vermont-student-shooting" category: "Politics" area: "United States" published: "2026-09-21T20:46:31.397Z" source_reported: "2026-09-21T20:34:01.000Z" updated: "2026-09-21T20:46:31.397Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 60 hype_score: 20 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-21T21:37:27.661Z" --- # Jason Eaton convicted of attempted murder in Vermont student shooting *A jury rejected an insanity defense rooted in claims of acting on orders from intelligence agencies.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to AP, with one full report providing details and sourcing. - Craft 60 of 100, higher is better. Reporting is clear and factual, with most outlets providing the core details of the conviction. - Hype 20 of 100, lower is better. Headlines and reporting are factual and directly reflect the conviction, with no sensationalism. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - A jury convicted Jason Eaton of attempted murder for shooting three Palestinian students in November 2023 near the University of Vermont. - Eaton rejected an insanity defense, which was based on his claims of receiving orders from the CIA and Mossad. - One victim, Hisham Awartani, was left paralyzed from the waist down. - Eaton faces a potential sentence of life in prison. A jury has convicted Jason Eaton of attempted murder for shooting three Palestinian students in Burlington, Vermont, in November 2023. The verdict came after the jury rejected an insanity defense Eaton had put forward. His defense was based on claims that he was acting on orders from the CIA and Mossad, which he said were transmitted to him via FM radio. The shooting occurred near the University of Vermont campus. One of the victims, Hisham Awartani, sustained injuries that left him paralyzed from the waist down. His friends, Tahseen Aliahmad and Kinnan Abdalhamid, were also wounded in the attack. Eaton faces a maximum sentence of life in prison. ## Disagreement on the date of the shooting The shooting occurred in November 2023, according to ABC News and Spectrum News. Social News XYZ stated the shooting took place on November 25, 2023. ## What the coverage left out None of the left, centre, or right-rated reports printed below mention the specific date of the shooting, November 25, 2023, which was stated by Social News XYZ. ## Who covered it Shares of the 92 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 37% (34) - Centre: 59% (54) - Right: 4% (4) 6 of 98 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-21T21:37:27.661Z. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 4 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-21T21:45:09.648Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Left-rated reports highlighted the rejection of Jason Eaton's insanity defense, which was rooted in his claims of acting on orders from the CIA and Mossad. Several reports noted that the shooting occurred weeks after the start of the Israel-Hamas war and that it illustrated the violent reverberations of the conflict across the US. ABC News and NBC News detailed the victims' injuries, including Hisham Awartani's paralysis, and quoted him describing the moment of the shooting. They also mentioned that the victims were wearing Palestinian scarves known as keffiyehs. Al Jazeera stated Eaton faces up to life in prison after the jury rejected his defense. IndexHR reported that the court rejected the defense about the CIA and Mossad. Washington Sun noted Eaton could face life in prison. MS NOW stated the shooting was one of several cases that illustrated the violent reverberations of the war across the U.S. ### Centre - Centre-rated reports focused on the jury's conviction of Jason Eaton for attempted murder and the rejection of his insanity defense. Multiple outlets, including Washington Top News, Spectrum News, Bay News 9, KCRA 3, WCVB, WLWT, WMUR, WLKY, and Koco News5, stated that Eaton faces up to life in prison. BBC News noted the shooting occurred amid a rise in Islamophobia and antisemitism following the start of the Israel-Gaza war. ### Right - Right-rated reports from the New York Post and Boston Herald stated that a jury convicted Jason Eaton of attempted murder for shooting three Palestinian college students. Both reports mentioned the rejection of his insanity defense, which was rooted in his claims of acting on orders from the CIA and Mossad. **Provisional coverage gap:** right. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 3 - high: 37 - unknown: 6 - veryHigh: 52 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [UPI](https://upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/09/21/jason-eaton-guilty-attempted-murder-palestinian-students/5891790023910) — Jason Eaton found guilty of attempting to kill 3 Palestinian students - [Haberler](https://haberler.com/guncel/abd-de-filistin-asilli-3-ogrenciye-ates-eden-kisi-20258958-haberi) — The Man Who Shot Three Palestinian Students in the US Has Been Found Guilty of Attempted Murder. - [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/f68a7571c337fbcc) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [New York Post](https://nypost.com/2026/09/21/us-news/man-who-shot-3-students-convicted-of-attempted-murder) — Man who shot 3 Palestinian students convicted of attempted murder — rejecting insanity claim - [Al Jazeera](https://aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/21/us-man-convicted-in-2023-shooting-of-three-palestinian-students-in-vermont) — US man convicted in 2023 shooting of three Palestinian students in Vermont - [Newser](https://newser.com/story/396794/vermont-man-guilty-in-shootings-of-3-palestinian-students.html) — Vermont Man Guilty of Shooting 3 Palestinian Students - [Spectrum News](http://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/public-safety/2026/09/21/jason-eaton-convicted-attempted-murder-shooting-3-palestinian-students-vermont) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinians - [BBC News](https://bbc.com/news/articles/cm9dw32nw853o) — Vermont man guilty of attempted murder for shooting three Palestinians - [Spectrum News 13](http://mynews13.com/fl/orlando/public-safety/2026/09/21/jason-eaton-convicted-attempted-murder-shooting-3-palestinian-students-vermont) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinians - [Bay News 9](http://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/public-safety/2026/09/21/jason-eaton-convicted-attempted-murder-shooting-3-palestinian-students-vermont) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinians - [Social News XYZ](https://socialnews.xyz/?p=7721939) — Vermont jury convicts a man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [perugazette.com](https://perugazette.com/2026/09/21/jury-finds-burlington-man-guilty-in-shooting-of-3-palestinian-students) — Jury finds Burlington man guilty in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [KCRA 3](https://kcra.com/article/jason-eaton-trial-verdict-palestinian-students-shot-vermont/73824938) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in 2023 shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [WCVB](https://wcvb.com/article/jason-eaton-trial-verdict-palestinian-students-shot-vermont/73824938) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in 2023 shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [WLWT](https://wlwt.com/article/jason-eaton-trial-verdict-palestinian-students-shot-vermont/73824938) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in 2023 shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [WMUR](https://wmur.com/article/jason-eaton-trial-verdict-palestinian-students-shot-vermont/73824938) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in 2023 shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [WLKY](https://wlky.com/article/jason-eaton-trial-verdict-palestinian-students-shot-vermont/73824938) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in 2023 shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [Koco News5](https://koco.com/article/jason-eaton-trial-verdict-palestinian-students-shot-vermont/73824938) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in 2023 shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [WESH](https://wesh.com/article/jason-eaton-trial-verdict-palestinian-students-shot-vermont/73824938) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in 2023 shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [WYFF](https://wyff4.com/article/jason-eaton-trial-verdict-palestinian-students-shot-vermont/73824938) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in 2023 shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [WDSU](https://wdsu.com/article/jason-eaton-trial-verdict-palestinian-students-shot-vermont/73824938) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in 2023 shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [WTAE](https://wtae.com/article/jason-eaton-trial-verdict-palestinian-students-shot-vermont/73824938) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in 2023 shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [KCCI](https://kcci.com/article/jason-eaton-trial-verdict-palestinian-students-shot-vermont/73824938) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in 2023 shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [WISN](https://wisn.com/article/jason-eaton-trial-verdict-palestinian-students-shot-vermont/73824938) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in 2023 shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [KETV](https://ketv.com/article/jason-eaton-trial-verdict-palestinian-students-shot-vermont/73824938) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in 2023 shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [KMBC](https://kmbc.com/article/jason-eaton-trial-verdict-palestinian-students-shot-vermont/73824938) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in 2023 shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [WBAL-TV](https://wbaltv.com/article/jason-eaton-trial-verdict-palestinian-students-shot-vermont/73824938) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in 2023 shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [WMTW](https://wmtw.com/article/jason-eaton-trial-verdict-palestinian-students-shot-vermont/73824938) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in 2023 shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [WVTM](https://wvtm13.com/article/jason-eaton-trial-verdict-palestinian-students-shot-vermont/73824938) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in 2023 shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [KOAT](https://koat.com/article/jason-eaton-trial-verdict-palestinian-students-shot-vermont/73824938) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in 2023 shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [WAPT](https://wapt.com/article/jason-eaton-trial-verdict-palestinian-students-shot-vermont/73824938) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in 2023 shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [WPBF](https://wpbf.com/article/jason-eaton-trial-verdict-palestinian-students-shot-vermont/73824938) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in 2023 shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [WGAL](https://wgal.com/article/jason-eaton-trial-verdict-palestinian-students-shot-vermont/73824938) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in 2023 shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [WXII](https://wxii12.com/article/jason-eaton-trial-verdict-palestinian-students-shot-vermont/73824938) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in 2023 shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [KSBW](https://ksbw.com/article/jason-eaton-trial-verdict-palestinian-students-shot-vermont/73824938) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in 2023 shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [KHBS](https://4029tv.com/article/jason-eaton-trial-verdict-palestinian-students-shot-vermont/73824938) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in 2023 shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [MOR-TV](https://mor-tv.com/article/jason-eaton-trial-verdict-palestinian-students-shot-vermont/73824938) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in 2023 shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [HuffPost](https://huffpost.com/entry/vermont-man-convicted-palestinian-students-shot_n_6ab17542e4b043d6b567adc7) — Vermont Man Convicted Of Attempted Murder In Shooting Of 3 Palestinian Students - [Unknown](https://alquds.co.uk/%D8%A5%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%A9-%D8%A3%D9%85%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%83%D9%8A-%D8%A8%D8%AA%D9%87%D9%85%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%82%D8%AA%D9%84-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D9%88) — American Conviction for Attempted Murder in the Shooting of Three Palestinian Students - [PressNewsAgency](https://pressnewsagency.org/jury-convicts-vermont-man-of-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-3-palestinian-students) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [IndexHR](https://index.hr/vijesti/clanak/pucao-na-palestinske-studente-na-sjeveroistoku-sada-prijeti-mu-dozivotni-zatvor/2837115.aspx) — Shot Palestinian Students in the US. Court Rejects Defense About CIA and Mossad - [washingtonsun.com](https://washingtonsun.com/courts/jury-convicts-vermont-man-attempted-murder-shooting-palestinian-students) — A Vermont Man is Convicted of Attempted Murder In the Shooting of Three Palestinian Students - [MS NOW](https://ms.now/news/vermont-man-guilty-shooting-palestinian-college-students-trial-verdict) — Jury finds man guilty of shooting 3 Palestinian college students in Vermont - [CNN](https://cnn.com/2026/09/21/us/palestinian-students-shot-vermont) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [Boston.com](https://boston.com/news/crime/2026/09/21/jury-convicts-vermont-man-attempted-murder-shooting-3-palestinian-students) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [NBC News](https://nbcnews.com/news/us-news/jury-convicts-vermont-man-attempted-murder-shooting-3-palestinian-stud-rcna599058) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [Bay Today](https://baytoday.ca/world-news/jury-convicts-vermont-man-of-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-3-palestinian-students-12803656) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [ElliotLakeToday.com](https://elliotlaketoday.com/world-news/jury-convicts-vermont-man-of-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-3-palestinian-students-12803656) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [The Daily Advance](https://dailyadvance.com/news/national/jury-convicts-vermont-man-of-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-3-palestinian-students/article_54312195-a91a-5cc2-85a3-bfdad9c9aed1.html) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [The Northern Virginia Daily](https://nvdaily.com/associated_press_national/jury-convicts-vermont-man-of-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-3-palestinian-students/article_f57ddcdb-2392-581b-a6b2-911bd9070f10.html) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [Richmond Register](https://richmondregister.com/ap/national/jury-convicts-vermont-man-of-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-3-palestinian-students/article_a7c55a96-69da-51e0-8aac-db5f84f96937.html) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [Hometown News LP](https://hngnews.com/nation_world/jury-convicts-vermont-man-of-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-3-palestinian-students/article_5519271e-b5fe-5fc8-a210-07b77bb4cff0.html) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [The Daily Star](https://thedailystar.com/news/state/jury-convicts-vermont-man-of-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-3-palestinian-students/article_f84539a2-6554-5955-bf4d-755f2c81f9e2.html) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [WHDH](https://whdh.com/news/jury-convicts-vermont-man-of-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-3-palestinian-students) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - Boston News, Weather, Sports - [Rutland Herald](https://rutlandherald.com/ap/national/jury-convicts-vermont-man-of-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-3-palestinian-students/article_c238f1fe-1d2c-5f6d-b2a0-83856bc729b2.html) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [VT Digger](https://vtdigger.org/2026/09/21/jury-finds-burlington-man-guilty-in-shooting-of-three-palestinian-students) — Jury finds Burlington man guilty in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [Boston Globe](https://bostonglobe.com/2026/09/21/metro/jason-eaton-guilty-trial) — Jury finds Vermont man guilty of attempted murder in 2023 shooting of three Palestinian students - The Boston Globe - [meadowlakeNOW](https://meadowlakenow.com/2026/09/21/jury-convicts-vermont-man-of-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-3-palestinian-students) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/news/vermont-palestinian-cia-mossad-god-b3053806.html) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/news/vermont-palestinian-cia-mossad-god-b3053806.html) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [Daily Jefferson County Union](https://dailyunion.com/news/nation_world/jury-convicts-vermont-man-of-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-3-palestinian-students/article_f17bbca4-0aa7-55cb-9739-ade9dd3fe26a.html) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [Boston Herald](https://bostonherald.com/2026/09/21/jury-convicts-palestinian-students-shot) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [Daily Local News](https://dailylocal.com/2026/09/21/jury-convicts-palestinian-students-shot) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [The Record](https://troyrecord.com/2026/09/21/jury-convicts-palestinian-students-shot) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [Washington Top News](https://wtop.com/national/2026/09/jury-convicts-vermont-man-of-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-3-palestinian-students) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students – WTOP News - [The Seattle Times](https://seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/jury-convicts-vermont-man-of-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-3-palestinian-students) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [The Toronto Star](https://thestar.com/news/world/united-states/jury-convicts-vermont-man-of-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-3-palestinian-students/article_3b960b3c-e7e9-5a69-9164-0bdf42531c2e.html) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [Rocky Mountain Outlook](https://rmoutlook.com/world-news/jury-convicts-vermont-man-of-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-3-palestinian-students-12803656) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [SooToday.com](https://sootoday.com/world-news/jury-convicts-vermont-man-of-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-3-palestinian-students-12803656) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [Orillia Matters](https://orilliamatters.com/world-news/jury-convicts-vermont-man-of-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-3-palestinian-students-12803656) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [Thorold Today](https://thoroldtoday.ca/world-news/jury-convicts-vermont-man-of-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-3-palestinian-students-12803656) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [Elora Fergus Today](https://elorafergustoday.com/world-news/jury-convicts-vermont-man-of-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-3-palestinian-students-12803656) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [Battlefords NOW](https://battlefordsnow.com/2026/09/21/jury-convicts-vermont-man-of-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-3-palestinian-students) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [Bowen Island Undercurrent](https://bowenislandundercurrent.com/world-news/jury-convicts-vermont-man-of-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-3-palestinian-students-12803662) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [Sudbury](https://sudbury.com/world-news/jury-convicts-vermont-man-of-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-3-palestinian-students-12803656) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [CFJC Today Kamloops](https://cfjctoday.com/2026/09/21/jury-convicts-vermont-man-of-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-3-palestinian-students) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [Timmins Today](https://timminstoday.com/world-news/jury-convicts-vermont-man-of-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-3-palestinian-students-12803656) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [Ckpg Today](https://ckpgtoday.ca/2026/09/21/jury-convicts-vermont-man-of-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-3-palestinian-students) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [flamboroughtoday.com](https://flamboroughtoday.com/world-news/jury-convicts-vermont-man-of-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-3-palestinian-students-12803656) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [abc News](https://abcnews.com/US/wireStory/jury-convicts-vermont-man-attempted-murder-shooting-3-136626671) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [WPLG](https://local10.com/news/2026/09/21/jury-convicts-vermont-man-of-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-3-palestinian-students) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [WKMG](https://clickorlando.com/news/national/2026/09/21/jury-convicts-vermont-man-of-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-3-palestinian-students) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [Bangor Daily News](https://bangordailynews.com/2026/09/21/nation/jury-convicts-vermont-man-of-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-3-palestinian-students) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [WBAL](https://wbal.com/jury-convicts-vermont-man-of-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-3-palestinian-students-rejecting-insanity-defense) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palesti - [WV News](https://wvnews.com/newsfeed/us/jury-convicts-vermont-man-of-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-3-palestinian-students-rejecting-insanity/article_19e829ce-c4cd-5f51-ad50-dbc22219e5d2.html) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students, rejecting insanity defense - [The Batesville Daily Guard](https://guardonline.com/news/national/jury-convicts-vermont-man-of-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-3-palestinian-students-rejecting-insanity/article_9673f9ae-8b8d-5fa1-9288-57d2eb6fcb10.html) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students, rejecting insanity defense - [Seven Days](https://sevendaysvt.com/news/jurors-start-deliberating-in-trial-of-man-charged-with-shooting-three-palestinians) — Jurors Start Deliberating in Trial of Man Charged With Shooting Three Palestinians - [WJAR](https://turnto10.com/news/local/burlington-vermont-shooting-jason-eaton-palestinian-college-students-brown-university-hisham-awartani-tahseen-aliahmad-kinnan-abdalhamid-chittenden-county-trial-september-21-2026) — Jury convicts Vermont man in shooting that left Brown University student paralyzed - [Burlington Free Press](https://burlingtonfreepress.com/story/news/crime/2026/09/21/trial-of-jason-eaton-for-2023-burlington-triple-shooting-moves-to-close-live--live/91871752007) — Eaton found guilty in Burlington shooting of Palestinians, jury rejects insanity: recap - [NBC Boston](https://nbcboston.com/news/local/jason-eaton-convicted-burlington-vermont-student-shooting/4018145) — Jury convicts Vt. man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [St Catharines Standard](https://stcatharinesstandard.ca/news/world/united-states/jury-convicts-vermont-man-of-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-3-palestinian-students/article_26ec33d6-341c-5df0-9735-a11a91045999.html) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [The Hamilton Spectator](https://thespec.com/news/world/united-states/jury-convicts-vermont-man-of-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-3-palestinian-students/article_2b703ab6-248c-53d0-b900-21afc95f282f.html) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [The Record](https://therecord.com/news/world/united-states/jury-convicts-vermont-man-of-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-3-palestinian-students/article_eb053a38-38e6-580c-a0b7-8104549c6580.html) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [NBC Dallas-Fort Worth](https://nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/jason-eaton-convicted-burlington-vermont-student-shooting/4080299) — Jury convicts Vt. man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [WPTZ](https://mynbc5.com/article/day-6-in-attempted-murder-trial-of-jason-eaton-underway-with-closing-arguments-expected/73819308) — Day 6 in attempted murder trial of Jason Eaton underway with closing arguments expected - [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/09/21/jury-convicts-vermont-man-of-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-3-palestinian-students) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [Durango Herald](https://durangoherald.com/articles/associated-press/jury-convicts-vermont-man-of-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-3-palestinian-students) — Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students - [WCAX-TV](https://wcax.com/2026/09/21/jury-weighs-insanity-defense-jason-eaton-shooting-trial) — Jury finds Jason Eaton guilty on all counts in shooting of Palestinian American students ## Questions **Who was convicted in the Vermont student shooting?** Jason Eaton was convicted of attempted murder for shooting three Palestinian students in Vermont in November 2023. The jury rejected his insanity defense, which was based on claims of acting on orders from the CIA and Mossad. **What was Jason Eaton's defense?** Jason Eaton's defense team argued he should be found not guilty by reason of insanity. They claimed he believed he was receiving orders from the CIA and Mossad via FM radio, which compelled him to shoot the students. **What are the potential consequences for Jason Eaton?** Jason Eaton faces up to life in prison for the attempted murder conviction. Sentencing has not yet been scheduled. **What injuries did the victims sustain?** One of the victims, Hisham Awartani, was left paralyzed from the waist down after being shot in the chest and scapula. His friends, Tahseen Aliahmad and Kinnan Abdalhamid, were also wounded in the shooting. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/jason-eaton-convicted-of-attempted-murder-in-vermont-student-shooting. 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