WESTMORELAND COUNTY JUDGE RULES TORTURE TESTIMONY ADMISSIBLE IN UPCOMING TRIAL

A Westmoreland County judge ruled that testimony that a five-year-old Delmont boy was tortured by his adoptive parents will be admissible at an upcoming trial.  The Trib reports that prosecutors will be allowed to present evidence of torture against parents Lauren and Jacob Maloberti, who are charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy and other crimes in connection with the death of Landon Maloberti.  Defense attorneys Adam Gorzelsky and Ken Noga contended the allegation of torture should be excluded. Gorzelsky argued it was prejudicial and based on a medical report that contains no specific causes of the child’s injuries.  The trial date has not been set yet.