Man who threw pie at Vt. governor gets 5 work days (Republican Jim Douglas) [View All]

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Associated Press

Man who threw pie at Vt. governor gets 5 work days
1 hour ago

BARRE, Vt. (AP) — A man who hit Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas in the face with a pie during an Independence Day parade in Montpelier will spend five days on a work crew for the stunt.

Matthew Manning pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct Wednesday and apologized. He called himself a disappointment to his community.

The 23-year-old dressed as Santa Claus and ran up to Douglas during the July 3 parade and hit him with a pie before being tackled. The governor wasn't injured.

The judge also ordered Manning to make a donation on Douglas' behalf to the Vermont Foodbank.


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