copyright the Chronicle Feburary 25, 2009 “Trust me, this is for your own good.” Anybody who hears those words knows that something unpleasant is about to happen. We suspect that George St. Francis, though only about 30 years old, has heard them far, far more... More »
by Chris Braithwaite copyright the Chronicle May 20, 2009 Lowell House is a modest farmhouse that sits at the top of a twisty dead-end road off Route 100, south of Lowell Village. It’s not a place anyone is likely to just happen by. And if anyone did, he would... More »
by Eric Grims and Kathy Aiken copyright the Chronicle June 3, 2009 The issue of how best to deal with sexual offenders is one that has been splashed over headlines nationally. In Vermont we’ve had our own tragic experiences over the years, including, most rece... More »
by Paul Lefebvre copyright the Chronicle June 24, 2009 NEWPORT — An attempt by the state to allow a client of Safe Choices his freedom on the condition he waive his right to bring a suit against it appeared to gain little traction here in a hearing last week i... More »
by Chris Braithwaite copyright the Chronicle August 12, 2009 After struggling for years to gain some measure of control over his own life, George St. Francis is out of the Safe Choices program. He is also out from under the control of the Office of the Public... More »
by Chris Braithwaite copyright the Chronicle August 26, 2009 ALBANY — The only odd thing about sitting opposite George St. Francis at a kitchen table was how long it had taken to get there. The Chronicle has been writing about Mr. St. Francis since October 200... More »
by Chris Braithwaite copyright the Chronicle August 9, 2009 NEWPORT — George St. Francis was back in Orleans Family Court on September 3 to hear Judge Robert Bent warn his new, private guardian that she might be found in contempt of court. She might also be re... More »
by Chris Braithwaite copyright the Chronicle May 19, 2010 Ten months after George St. Francis got married and stopped receiving services from a community mental health agency, a judge has ruled that his actions violated a Family Court order. But Judge Walter... More »
by Chris Braithwaite copyright the Chronicle June 23, 2010 NEWPORT — George St. Francis wants to get out from under the control of his guardian and take over his own life. Meanwhile, he faces a court process that could severely limit the freedoms he currently ... More »
by Chris Braithwaite copyright the Chronicle July 21, 2010 NEWPORT — At a hearing Monday in Orleans Family Court, Judge Walter Morris declined a formal request that he change his mind, and insisted that George St. Francis undergo a psycho-sexual evaluation. In... More »
by Chris Braithwaite copyright the Chronicle August 11, 2010 NEWPORT — Hour after hour, month after month, year after year, George St. Francis has sat in courtrooms and listened to important people talk about him. Judges, lawyers, guardians, state officials an... More »
by Chris Braithwaite copyright the Chronicle November 10, 2010 NEWPORT — George St. Francis’ legal champion, Gertrude Miller, is attacking a brief, almost off-handed legal proceeding that, 14 years ago, placed his adult life in the hands of the state of Vermon... More »
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