Alleged stalker mistakenly released; court blames ‘error in communication’

Vermont Superior Court in Bennington. Photo by Ed Damon/Bennington Banner
This story by Ed Damon was published in the Bennington Banner on Friday, March 9, 2018.
BENNINGTON — Vermont Superior Court officials are reviewing processes and staffing after an “error in communication” led to a Massachusetts man, whom a judge ordered held without bail, being allowed to walk out of court this week.
Richard P. Ellis, 26, of North Adams, Massachusetts, denied two felony charges Monday aft