PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A Pittsfield man was found guilty by a Berkshire Superior Court jury on Wednesday for rape and intimidation of a witness.
The conviction stems from an April 15, 2019 incident in which 50-year-old Cesar Lagunas , raped a victim and later threatened them with blackmail to prevent reporting the crime.
“This survivor demonstrated immense strength and resilience throughout this process,” Berkshire District Attorney Timothy Shugrue said in a statement. “I am thankful for the jury’s decision and appreciate their service.”…