Former Smith Academy Employee Arraigned on Child Assault Charges
Allison Slysz, a former employee of Smith Academy in Hatfield, MA, was arraigned on two counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14 years of age. She pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Springfield Holyoke, MA, October 9, 2026 —
Allison Slysz, who was formerly employed at Smith Academy in Hatfield, Massachusetts, has been arraigned in court. The arraignment addresses two charges: indecent assault and battery on a child under 14 years of age.
During the court proceedings, Slysz entered a plea of not guilty to both charges.
Details regarding the specific timeline of events leading to the charges, the exact dates of the alleged incidents, or the duration of Slysz’s employment at Smith Academy were not immediately available. The nature of the alleged incidents and any further details pertaining to the investigation were also not disclosed in the available information.
Information concerning the next steps in the legal process, such as a preliminary hearing or trial date, has not yet been provided. The contractor’s name, if applicable, was not provided. The fine amount, if any, was not provided. The permit status was not provided. The inspection outcomes were not provided. The code violations were not provided.
Smith Academy, located in Hatfield, MA, is an educational institution. Further details about the case are expected as legal proceedings continue.
Story summarized from the original created by Ryan Trowbridge on www.westernmassnews.com, see more information here.
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