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Man sentenced in rape, trafficking case

Man sentenced in rape, trafficking case

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NORTHAMPTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Corey Griswold, 36, of Northampton, was sentenced to 5 to 7 years in state prison after he pleaded guilty on May 14th to four counts of rape and abuse of a child, two counts of trafficking a person under 18 for sexual servitude, and single counts of enticement of a child under 18 to engage in prostitution, among other charges. Assistant District Attorneys Jillian Parent and Stephanie Jimenez prosecuted the case on behalf of the Commonwealth. 

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