Overview
- Scott A. Marino, 54, pleaded not guilty in Woburn District Court to two counts of rape, indecent assault and battery, and furnishing alcohol to a person under 21.
- Prosecutors say the Feb. 18 incident occurred at Marino’s Stoneham home, where he allegedly bought tequila, provided drinks to an 18-year-old he knew, and assaulted her after she became ill.
- The alleged victim is an 18-year-old Malden High School student who was staying in foster care with Marino and his wife, according to prosecutors’ account reported in court.
- A judge granted prosecutors’ request to keep a police report sealed, and Marino was ordered to avoid alcohol, have no contact with the victim, and remain in Massachusetts.
- Malden Public Schools placed Marino on leave on Feb. 19 and said it is cooperating with the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office; he teaches at Linden STEAM Academy and coaches Malden High’s girls’ team.