Mother of victim gives statement

Bernagozzi has entered the courtroom, wearing a navy blazer over a white shirt, and has joined defense attorney Steven Politi before the judge.

Assistant District Attorney Dana Castaldo is introducing the first victim to give a victim impact statement.

She is the mother of one of the men whose abuse was charged in the indictment.

By Grant Parpan

grant.parpan@newsday.com@GrantParpan

Grant Parpan covers Suffolk County courts and federal courts for Newsday. A Long Island native, he joined Newsday in 2022.