Ex-MLB All-Star Felipe Vazquez sentenced to up to four years in prison for sexual abuse of a minor dailymail.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from dailymail.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
ESPN reports Vazquez, 29, a two-time All-Star during his four seasons with the
Pirates, was found guilty on 15 counts, which also included corruption of minors. The former relief pitcher also found not guilty on 10 counts of unlawful contact or communication with a minor.
Vazquez s defense in the case was that the victim, who was 13 at the time, misled him about her age. The former pitcher was 26 at the time of the incident.
Vazquez made his closing arguments before jurors deliberated for about four hours prior to reaching a verdict. The former closer faces additional charges in Florida and Missouri in relation to other alleged behavior with the victim.
Ex-Pirates Star Found Guilty Of Statutory Sexual Assault, Other Charges iheart.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from iheart.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Ex-Pirates Star Found Guilty Of Statutory Sexual Assault, Other Charges iheart.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from iheart.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.