Former North Adams resident Joseph Pini sentenced for rape

Berkshire County (Press Release from Berkshire District Attorney’s Office) — On Monday, Nov. 9, Joseph Pini, 49, formerly of North Adams, was sentenced to nine to 12 years in State Prison after being found guilty of two counts of Rape and one count of Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor. On Friday, Nov. 6, a jury found the Pini guilty of all three charges after deliberating for four hours. Honorable Judge Callan sentenced the Defendant to nine to 12 years in State Prison for the two counts of Rape and a 6-months in the House of Corrections for Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor (to be served concurrently). The Commonwealth requested a sentence of 12 to 15 years in prison for the combined rape charges with 1 year in the House of Corrections (maximum sentence) for furnishing alcohol to a minor to be served concurrent. Defense requested a ‘very lengthy’ probationary period. In November 2022, Joseph Pini brought a then-16-year-old to his home on Fairgrounds Avenue, North Adams.

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