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Massachusetts Woman Sues Town Over Assault by Sex Offender

1/16/2026

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A Massachusetts woman sues Hopkinton officials in federal court, alleging they negligently allowed Petros "Peter" Sismanis to operate a business where she was assaulted at 16.
The lawsuit cites a 2023 conviction for assault at Hillers Pizza and notes Sismanis is a registered sex offender.
The town renewed his business license in 2016 despite the status.
The plaintiff seeks $1 million, alleging officials failed to act on complaints about Sismanis.

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A Massachusetts woman sues Hopkinton officials in federal court, alleging they negligently allowed Petros "Peter" Sismanis to operate a business where she was assaulted at 16.
The lawsuit cites a 2023 conviction for assault at Hillers Pizza and notes Sismanis is a registered sex offender.
The town renewed his business license in 2016 despite the status.
The plaintiff seeks $1 million, alleging officials failed to act on complaints about Sismanis.