Athol man to be sentenced on child assault charges
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| Published: 04-30-2025 1:10 PM |
ATHOL – Eric Powell of Athol is to be sentenced in Franklin County Superior Court Friday on five charges, including indecent assault and battery on a child, according to court records.
Powell was found guilty of three counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14 and one count each of open and gross lewdness and intimidating a witness/juror/police/court official after a five-day trial that concluded on April 28, according to court records.
He is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday by Judge John A. Agostini.
Max Bowen can be reached at 413-930-4074 or mbowen@atholdailynews.com
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