Dominic Niosi, 44, was released on probation after pleading no contest to statutory rape involving a teenager he met online. Initially charged with multiple serious crimes, including child molestation and drug offenses, he accepted a plea deal that resulted in a two-year probation sentence and a substantial fine. The victim was reportedly supportive of the plea deal. The case drew significant attention after police discovered Niosi had assaulted the victim, even strangling them to unconsciousness during their meeting before the teen reported the incident.
Dominic Niosi, 44, was sentenced to two years probation and a fine after pleading no contest to statutory rape of a teenager he met online.
Prosecutors indicated during the change of plea hearing that the victim was informed and agreeable to the plea deal.
When Niosi was arrested, police reported he had strangled the victim to the point of unconsciousness during their encounter.
Niosi faced multiple charges, including child abuse and drug offenses, but ultimately pleaded to a single statutory rape charge.
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