Accused Marblehead Coach's Mom Charged With Witness Intimidation

MARBLEHEAD, MA — The mother of a youth hockey coach accused of child rape has been charged after allegedly sending a threatening message to the mother of one his accusers. Louise Martino, 55, of Winthrop pleaded not guilty to one count of intimidation of a witness in Lynn District Court Monday.

Martino's son, Christopher Prew, was arraigned last week in Salem Superior Court on one count of aggravated rape of a child and four counts of indecent assault & battery on a child under 14. Prew, 31, has a hearing set for Friday for whether he will be released on conditions or herald without bail.

A mother of one of Prew's accusers said she received a threatening message from Martino on social media following Prew's detention hearing Thursday. Marblehead Police obtained an arrest warrant Friday, and Martino turned herself in Saturday.

A judge agreed to prosecutors' request that Martino not have any contact with the victims or families, not post anything derogatory about them on social media, and refrain from abusing alcohol.

Previously on Patch: Hockey Coach Charged With Molesting Newton Boy

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