Vermont Legislator Admits to Repeated Water Pouring Incident After Initially Denying It

Vermont State Rep. Mary Morrissey, a Republican, publicly apologized for repeatedly pouring water into the bag of Democratic colleague Jim Carroll over a five-month period. Carroll, who had been dealing with the issue since January, set up a $23 spy camera which captured Morrissey in the act. Morrissey expressed deep remorse and acknowledged her behavior as 'disrespectful' and unbecoming of her role. Carroll described the experience as torment and noted that Morrissey had multiple opportunities to stop or apologize sooner. House Speaker Jill Krowinski emphasized that such actions are at odds with legislative decorum and integrity. Morrissey has been removed from a key committee and faces an investigation for ethical violations.