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Former Smith Academy employee pleaded not guilty to child assault and battery charges

Former Smith Academy employee pleaded not guilty to child assault and battery charges

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NORTHAMPTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A former employee of Smith Academy, Allison Slysz, 32, of Hatfield, was arraigned and pleaded not guilty to the charges Thursday on two counts of Indecent Assault and Battery on a Child Under 14 by a Mandated Reporter.

The charges stem from an investigation involving a female student, conducted by the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit. The investigation began while Slysz was employed at Smith Academy. Slysz is no longer employed by the school.

 

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