Sentencing set to begin
The sentencing of former Bay Shore elementary school teacher Thomas Bernagozzi is set to begin at 2:15 p.m.
The retired third grade teacher, who taught in the district for three decades, was convicted Feb. 13 of sodomy, sexual conduct against a child and three counts of possession of a sexual performance by a child for allegations involving three different district students.
Acting State Supreme Court Justice Karen Wilutis will likely begin the proceeding by issuing a decision on a post-trial motion filed by the defense to vacate his conviction. While such motions are common following a trial, convictions are rarely overturned by a trial judge.
Grant Parpan covers Suffolk County courts and federal courts for Newsday. A Long Island native, he joined Newsday in 2022.
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