Medford Teacher Sent to Prison - Judge Richard Mori sentenced Medford Elementary School teacher Josephine Penza, 55, and Everett High School teacher John Penza, 52, to nine months in prison with 30 days to be served and the balance suspended for two years. During that time, they must remain drug and alcohol free, submit to random screenings, and perform 50 hours of community service.

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Judge Richard Mori sentenced Medford Elementary School teacher Josephine Penza, 55, and Everett High School teacher John Penza, 52, to nine months in prison with 30 days to be served and the balance suspended for two years. During that time, they must remain drug and alcohol free, submit to random screenings, and perform 50 hours of community service.

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“Parents can no longer turn a blind eye when it comes to underage drinking,” District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett said in a statement. “The statute makes it clear that allowing a minor to possess alcohol on your property violates the law. The sentence imposed underscores the seriousness of the offense and I hope will send a message to other parents who think letting young people drink in their home is no big deal.”
John Penza began serving his sentence immediately. Josephine Penza will begin serving her sentence on Jan. 15, 2016.