More charges for Vazquez
Suspended Pirates pitcher Felipe Vazquez is facing additional charges stemming from an alleged illegal sexual relationship with an underage girl.
Authorities in Westmoreland County filed 21 new charges against Vazquez on Tuesday, including 10 counts of child pornography and 10 counts of unlawful sexual contact with a minor. The 28-year-old already was facing charges including statutory sexual assault, unlawful contact with a minor and corruption of minors.
The Venezuelan-born Vazquez was denied bail by District Judge Charles Moore out of concerns he may be a flight risk. A formal arraignment is scheduled for Jan. 22.
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