The legal battle about the appointment of Farzana Leyva as Orleans County State’s Attorney continues

The legal battle about the appointment of Farzana Leyva as Orleans County State’s Attorney continues. St. Johnsbury defense attorney David Sleigh has questioned the appointment of Leyva by Gov. Phil Scott. Attorney Sleigh has argued that there should be a special election held to replace former state’s attorney Jennifer Barrett because her term ended on Jan. 31. Superior Court Judge Daniel Richardson, who is handling the case, has already denied Attorney David Sleigh’s request for an injunction to stop Gov. Phil Scott from swearing in Leyva as Orleans County State’s Attorney. And the governor’s office has also moved to dismiss Sleigh’s complaint for several reasons. But the judge also told the parties that they are welcome to present more information and responses about the situation.