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Physical Therapist Gets Probation In Indecent Assault Case In Region: DA Physical Therapist Gets Probation In Indecent Assault Case In Region: DA
Physical Therapist Gets Probation In Indecent Assault Case In Region: DA A Northampton physical therapist who was convicted of inappropriately touching a patient won't serve jail time if he can behave for two years, authorities said.  Edward Kostek, 42, of South Hadley was convicted on Thursday, Sept. 22, of indecent assault for touching a female patient multiple times during separate sessions, the Northampton District Attorney's Office said. A judge gave him a two-year suspended sentence and probation after hearing from the victim on Tuesday. Kostek must also stay away from the woman and undergo sex offender evaluation and treatment. The woman said she sta…

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by Josh Lanier
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Suspect Nabbed In Fatal Shooting In Region Suspect Nabbed In Fatal Shooting In Region
Suspect Nabbed In Fatal Shooting In Region Police have arrested a suspect in the shooting death of a Western Massachusetts man. The shooting of the 39-year-old man took place around 11 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 1 in Hampshire County in Northampton. The victim, who has not been identified, was transported to Baystate Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, said Northampton District Attorney’s Office Spokesperson Laurie Loisel. A short time later, a suspect in the shooting was detained.  The unidentified suspect will be arraigned Thursday, Dec. 2 in Northampton District Court on charges including: Murder Assault Ba…

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by Kathy Reakes