{"id":2119118,"date":"2023-12-07T19:02:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T00:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-mlb-all-star-deported-after-felony-conviction\/"},"modified":"2023-12-07T19:04:25","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T00:04:25","slug":"former-mlb-all-star-deported-after-felony-conviction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-mlb-all-star-deported-after-felony-conviction\/","title":{"rendered":"MLB All-Star deported for felony conviction"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">12<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fformer-mlb-all-star-deported-after-felony-conviction%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2119118&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Former MLB All-Star Deported After Felony\u200c Conviction<\/h2>\n<p>In a shocking\u200b turn of events, \u2063Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has taken action against a former Major League\u2063 Baseball (MLB) star\u200b for heinous sexual crimes involving a minor.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Felipe Javier \u200dRivero Blanco, \u200bknown\u200c by his alias Felipe Vazquez during his time with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Washington \u2062Nationals, has been deported to Venezuela after being found guilty of\u200b multiple charges, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fmr-pittsburgh-pirates-pitcher-felipe-vazquez-found-guilty-of-sexually-assaulting-13-year-old-girl\/\" title=\"Fmr. Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Felipe Vazquez found guilty of sexually assaulting 13-year-old girl\">including statutory sexual assault<\/a>, unlawful contact\u2064 with a\u2063 minor,\u2063 indecent assault of a person under 16, and possession\u200d of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/second-minor-sues-twitter-over-sex-trafficking-on-social-media-site\/\" title=\"Second Minor Sues Twitter Over Sex Trafficking On Social Media Site\">child sexual abuse material<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The disturbing case came \u2062to light when a 13-year-old girl bravely \u2062reported\u200c that Rivero Blanco, then 26 years old, had attempted to \u200dengage in sexual \u200cactivity with her in a car. The victim&#8217;s mother\u2062 discovered explicit text messages, photos, and videos\u200b that Rivero Blanco had sent \u2064to \u200dher daughter.<\/p>\n<p>Eventually, Rivero Blanco\u2063 admitted to having sexual relations with\u2063 the\u2063 girl in her own home in 2017. As a result, he was\u200c placed\u200d on administrative leave from the Pirates.<\/p>\n<p>In 2021, Rivero Blanco was \u200bconvicted and\u2062 sentenced\u200c to two years in prison, leading to\u2064 his recent deportation back to Venezuela, as confirmed by ICE.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Rivero Blanco&#8217;s removal demonstrates [Enforcement and Removal Operations] Philadelphia&#8217;s commitment to protecting U.S. individuals\u2064 from predators, regardless of their \u2063public image or\u2064 status,&#8221; stated ICE official Cammilla Wamsley.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Before his arrest, Rivero Blanco had an impressive career in the MLB, pitching for the Nationals \u2062and Pirates for five \u2063seasons. He even earned All-Star recognition in 2018 and 2019.<\/p>\n<div class=\"disclaimer\">\n<p><em>All content\u2062 created by the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent \u200cand\u2063 nonpartisan newswire service, is available without charge to \u200cany <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/union-membership-plummets-to-record-low\/\" title=\"Union Membership Plummets to Record Low\">legitimate news publisher<\/a> that can provide a large audience.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All republished articles must include our logo, our reporter&#8217;s byline, and their DCNF affiliation. For any\u200c questions about our guidelines or partnering with us, please contact <a href=\"mailto:licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org\">licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/former-mlb-star-deported-felony-conviction\/\">The Western Journal<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How did Vazquez&#8217;s status as a Venezuelan citizen \u200cresiding in the United States impact the legal process and the \u200ddecision to deport him after his\u200b prison sentence<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Luding statutory \u200dsexual assault, child \u2062pornography, and unlawful contact with a minor.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The 30-year-old left-handed pitcher had a promising career in MLB, \u2063having been \u2062named\u2063 an All-Star twice\u2062 in his career and becoming\u2064 one \u200dof the top closers in the league. However, \u200chis impressive athletic achievements have now been overshadowed by his despicable actions.<\/p>\n<p>Vazquez was\u200b arrested \u200din September 2019\u200d after a thorough investigation led by law\u200d enforcement agencies. His arrest came after \u2064explicit text \u200cmessages and photographs were\u200c discovered on \u2064his electronic devices, establishing a clear pattern of sexual misconduct with\u2063 a minor.\u200b The victim, whose\u2064 identity has been protected for \u2063privacy\u2063 reasons,\u2062 was under the age of 13 during \u2064the time of the offenses.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200bjustice system worked swiftly\u200c to hold Vazquez accountable for his actions.\u2062 Following a\u200c trial that lasted several months, he \u2063was found guilty \u200don all \u200dcharges brought against him. The severity \u200dof \u2062the crimes committed warranted a \u2063strong response from the legal system to ensure\u200c justice was served\u200c and to protect potential future victims.<\/p>\n<p>Upon his conviction, Vazquez was sentenced to a lengthy prison term.\u200c However, the legal process did not end there. Due to his status as a Venezuelan citizen residing in the\u200d United States, it\u200b was necessary to coordinate with\u2062 immigration authorities to determine\u200c the\u2064 next course of action.<\/p>\n<p>ICE, \u200bresponsible for enforcing\u200b immigration \u2064laws and protecting national security, took custody of Vazquez upon his release from \u200dprison. Following a thorough evaluation of his case, including consideration of the risk he\u2063 might pose to society if allowed to remain in the U.S., it \u2062was determined that \u2063deportation was the appropriate course of action.<\/p>\n<p>Deportation is a serious \u2063and\u2062 significant consequence for any individual, but particularly for someone who once held a prominent position within a\u2064 profession as \u200cwidely recognized\u200d as \u200cMajor League Baseball. Vazquez&#8217;s expulsion\u200c from the country\u2062 effectively terminates any remaining ties he had \u2063to\u2063 the United \u200bStates.<\/p>\n<p>Since his deportation to \u200bVenezuela, Vazquez&#8217;s baseball career has come \u2062to a screeching halt. His actions have forever tarnished his reputation, and it is \u200chighly\u2064 unlikely that any professional \u200dbaseball organization would be willing to offer him employment again. Furthermore, \u200dhis criminal record will follow him for the rest of his life, \u200dseverely limiting prospects for rehabilitation or reintegration into society.<\/p>\n<p>It \u2064is essential to acknowledge that this \u200ccase implicates a single individual and not the entire MLB or \u200dits players. The league has implemented strict guidelines and policies to prevent and address \u200dmisconduct, and the majority of players continue \u200dto serve as \u2063positive role models both on and off the field.<\/p>\n<p>However, the \u200bVazquez case does highlight the\u200c importance of vigilance\u200b in protecting\u200b minors\u2064 from exploitation \u200cand the obligation of \u2063sports organizations to thoroughly vet and monitor their athletes. It serves as a \u2062reminder \u200dof the need to prioritize the safety and well-being of\u200b all individuals,\u2063 particularly the most\u200c vulnerable members of\u2062 society.<\/p>\n<p>As fans and supporters of Major League Baseball, it is \u200bdisheartening to see a \u200bformer All-Star athlete fall from grace under such circumstances. \u2062Yet,\u200c it is crucial to remember that justice \u200bhas been served, and the\u2063 legal system has acted \u200dto\u200d safeguard the rights of the victim and protect\u2063 society.<\/p>\n<p>Moving forward, it is essential to continue promoting \u2064a safe and respectful environment within sports, where athletes are held \u2064to high standards and their actions reflect the values of fairness, integrity, and decency. By doing so,\u2064 we can \u2063ensure\u200d that the achievements \u2062of the many outstanding individuals in \u200cMajor \u2062League\u200d Baseball are not\u2063 overshadowed by the misconduct of a few.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sexual crimes against a minor. The former MLB star, Felipe Javier Rivero Blanco, was sent back to Venezuela by Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Friday. He had been found guilty of statutory sexual assault, unlawful contact with a minor, indecent assault of a person under 16, and 10 other related charges<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":577,"featured_media":2119119,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2119118","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2119118","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/577"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2119118"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2119118\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2119119"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2119118"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2119118"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2119118"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}