Vermont Business Magazine The Special Committee on Impeachment, following months of thorough investigation, has concluded its inquiry into the allegations brought against State’s Attorney John Lavoie upon receiving notice of his resignation from the office. Lawmakers will now focus on allegations against Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore, who is also facing impeachment proceedings.
The Chair of the Special Committee on Impeachment, Representative Martin LaLonde has released the following statement:
“I am hopeful that with Mr. Lavoie’s resignation, the Franklin States Attorney’s office can begin to rebuild and become a more respectful and professional place to work,” said Representative Martin LaLonde, Chair of the Special Committee on Impeachment. “This work included difficult and emotional testimony by individuals who have been impacted by his actions, and I want to thank everyone for their courage in sharing their experiences. The members of the committee and the staff supporting this process have spent countless hours on this initiative, and I thank them for their dedication to this work.”
“The report by Paul Frank + Collins reflected serious allegations of misconduct, and the Special Committee developed a fair, thorough process to investigate those allegations. In the matter of State’s Attorney John Lavoie, that process involved meeting thirteen times as a committee and hearing extensive testimony from thirty-one witnesses.”
“Mr. Lavoie has submitted his resignation to the Governor, and it is time to close this investigation. The Special Committee has recommended that no further action should be taken in this matter. We will now turn our focus to the matter of Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore.”
Source: 8.25.2023. Montpelier, Vt - The Special Committee on Impeachment
