Prosecutor draws scrutiny for mistakes, poor treatment - Addison Independent

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Prosecutor draws scrutiny for mistakes, poor treatment - Addison Independent

Part 1 of 2 MIDDLEBURY — As she prepares to defend herself against a DUI charge this spring, Addison County State’s Attorney Eva Vekos is touting a major rebound in her office. In a recent press release, she specifically pointed to the hiring of a new deputy prosecutor, attorney Kai Hardy, and major advances in casework since she started the job. The county prosecutor’s office has shrunk, from 44.29% to 14.32%, its backlog of cases; reduced by 8…