http://ap.tbo.com/ap/breaking/MGAZ1FW2NUC.html Vermont Newspaper Photographer Is Taken Into Custody for Taking Pictures of Nuke Plant By Wilson RingAssociated Press Writer Published: Nov 29, 2001 MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) - A newspaper photographer was taken into custody by police under a 1917 Vermont treason law for taking pictures of a nuclear power plant. But a prosecutor said he will not press charges. Jason Henske of the Brattleboro Reformer was held by Vernon police for two hours Wednesday before being released along with his camera and the images. Windham County State's Attorney Dan Davis said Thursday that after reviewing the case, he decided not to prosecute. He would not elaborate. Vernon police did not immediately return calls for comment. "It makes you very angry. I think this was completely uncalled for," said Henske, 26. The paper said it would use the photos Friday for a story about security at the Vermont Yankee plant - a move the prosecutor said would be irresponsible. "The security at Vermont Yankee and some of the other power plants in the state, dams, and hydroelectric generating facilities have been a concern for law enforcement as potential targets for terrorists," Davis said. "I think police in certain situations are justified in trying to protect citizens from incidents which may occur at those facilities." The treason law was passed during the opening days of U.S. involvement in World War I. It was intended to protect railroads and other public facilities during wartime. The offense carries up to 10 years in prison.