Sexual therapist’s assault trial – pending since 2021 – delayed for third time

Judge cancels November trial date over competency concerns even though defendant has already been found competent

By: Kelly Burch

Outlets: Granite State News Collaborative

Published: October 12, 2026

Words: 677

Last Updated: 4 weeks ago


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The sexual assault trial of a former North Conway therapist – previously convicted of manslaughter in the drunk-driving death of a child – has been delayed for a third time, a blow that the alleged victim in the case says is excruciating.

“I have to say, I’m very angry at the state,” said Bonnie Sitomer, a former counseling client of Peter Stone, who was charged with five accounts of felonious sexual assault in 2021. “I know …

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