A Coram woman was sentenced to 7 years in prison for intentionally striking a 63-year-old woman with her minivan after an argument in Bellport, the Suffolk County prosecutor said Friday.

Philomena Mistretta, 51, who in June pleaded guilty to second-degree attempted murder and other charges, will also be required to undergo 5 years of post-release supervision.

“What began as a disagreement should never have escalated to this level of violence,” Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney said in a statement. “The defendant made a conscious choice to harm another person, and today’s sentence reflects the gravity of that decision.”

Mistretta's attorney, Chase Brown, said in a statement: "By pleading guilty Ms. Mistretta accepted responsibility while also avoiding the possibility of 25 yea

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