Indiana County District Attorney Bob Manzi says the sentencing yesterday of a Cherry Tree man in a domestic violence case is a testament to the bravery of the victim.
28-year-old Edward Barnosky was sentenced to two to five years in state prison for his guilty plea to strangulation, a second degree felony. He is not eligible for early parole and must pay restitution to the victim in addition to fines and court costs. The victim fled the scene of the assault on June 11th last year and sought refuge at the Cherry Tree Fire Department.
Manzi says domestic violence is never acceptable and he praised the victim “for her bravery in standing strong against this defendant.” He said that without her being ready to take the stand and testify, they would have been unable to hold Barnosky accountable for what he did. He also commended the state police for their response and through investigation.
The statement from Indiana County District Attorney Bob Manzi:
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