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Vermont Police Confront Protesters at Governors’ Summit

HeadlineJul 30, 2012

Police in Burlington, Vermont, are being accused of firing rubber bullets at activists protesting a meeting of New England governors and eastern Canadian premiers. On Sunday, police said they took action after a group of protesters tried to block a bus picking up conference delegates. Video footage posted online shows police shooting at least one protester at close range. Police confirm pellets were used but deny firing rubber bullets.

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