NewsNovember 30, 2001
Photographer arrested for taking pictures of nuke plant
MONTPELIER, Vt. -- A newspaper photographer was taken into custody by police under a 1917 Vermont treason law for taking pictures of a nuclear power plant. But a prosecutor said he will not press charges. Jason Henske of the Brattleboro Reformer was held by Vernon police for two hours Wednesday before being released along with his camera and the images...
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MONTPELIER, Vt. -- A newspaper photographer was taken into custody by police under a 1917 Vermont treason law for taking pictures of a nuclear power plant. But a prosecutor said he will not press charges.
Jason Henske of the Brattleboro Reformer was held by Vernon police for two hours Wednesday before being released along with his camera and the images.
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Windham County State's Attorney Dan Davis said Thursday that after reviewing the case, he decided not to prosecute. He would not elaborate.
Vernon police did not immediately return calls for comment.
"It makes you very angry. I think this was completely uncalled for," said Henske, 26.
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