A simple assault charge has been dropped against a Vermont sheriff

NORTH HERO, Vt. (AP) — A simple assault charge has been dropped against a Vermont sheriff accused of kicking a shackled detainee twice in the groin after two mistrials in the case, prosecutors said Monday. A judge declared a second mistrial on Oct. 7 in the case of Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore, who was accused of kicking the detainee when he was captain with the department. A jury also deadlocked at his first trial in July. Grand Isle State’s Attorney Doug DiSabito said Monday that he reviews any case after a mistrial and decides “whether another trial is a good use of public resources and is in the interests of justice. “I did that here and have determined that a third trial is not in the public interest. Therefore, I am dismissing the case against Mr. Grismore,” DiSabito said in a statement.