Updated on January 3, 2021 at 9:03 pm
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The man arrested in connection to Saturday s fatal stabbing in Brockton, Massachusetts, has been identified as the victim s roommate.
Robert Savignano, 25, was arrested and charged with murder, Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz said in a press release Sunday. Authorities allege Savignano stabbed 35-year-old James Jennette multiple times after a fight broke out between the two late Saturday night.
Brockton police received multiple 911 calls around 8:30 p.m. reporting an altercation was taking place at 158 Lisa Drive, where both Savignano and Jennette lived together.
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After Pirelli s arrest, several more women filed complaints with police, leading to additional charges.
The Enterprise reported in March that Pirelli pleaded not guilty to all charges in Brockton District Court. He was released on bail.
Monday, Pirelli was indicted on charges of rape, indecent assault and battery on a person over 14, sex trafficking, engaging in sexual conduct for a fee and dissemination of obscene matter, according to the Plymouth County District Attorney s Office.
He is scheduled to be arraigned Feb. 25 in Brockton Superior Court, the DA s office said.
In March, Pirelli s attorney, Scott Bradley, called the initial rape charge against his client the weakest I ve seen in 20 years as a lawyer, and said the sex trafficking charge isn t going to go anywhere.
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