{"id":2122140,"date":"2023-12-11T18:19:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T23:19:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-pittsburgh-pirates-all-star-deported-back-to-venezuela\/"},"modified":"2023-12-11T18:20:04","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T23:20:04","slug":"former-pittsburgh-pirates-all-star-deported-back-to-venezuela","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-pittsburgh-pirates-all-star-deported-back-to-venezuela\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex-Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star Sent Back to Venezuela"},"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\">14<\/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-pittsburgh-pirates-all-star-deported-back-to-venezuela%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=2122140&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 Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star Closer Deported After Conviction for \u200cChild Sex Crimes<\/h2>\n<p>In a shocking \u200bturn of\u200d events, former Pittsburgh Pirates all-star closer Felipe Vazquez has been deported back to Venezuela. Vazquez, who was once\u200d a\u200d prominent figure in Major League\u200b Baseball, was suspended by\u200b the league and the Pirates in 2019 following \u2062allegations of \u2063child solicitation. \u200bHowever, the situation took a dark and \u200ddisturbing turn when Vazquez was found guilty in May 2021 \u200con 15 counts, <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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mlb-all-star-found-guilty-of-possessing-child-porn-sexually-abusing-13-year-old-girl-he-called-his-slave\/\" title=\"MLB All-Star Found Guilty Of Possessing Child Porn, Sexually Abusing 13-Year-Old Girl He Called His \u2018Slave\u2019\">statutory sexual assault<\/a><\/a>, sexual abuse of children, and possession of child \u200cpornography. On August 17, 2021, he was sentenced \u2063to two years in prison.<\/p>\n<p>The deportation order was issued \u200cby an immigration judge with the Justice Department&#8217;s Executive Office for Immigration Review\u200d in \u200bCleveland, Ohio, \u200bon May 31, \u20622023. U.S.\u200d Immigration and Customs Enforcement\u2064 (ICE) \u2063carried out the deportation, emphasizing their commitment to protecting\u2062 U.S. citizens from \u2064predators, regardless of their\u2063 public \u2062persona or status.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">NEW: ICE in Philadelphia has deported former \u200bMLB All-Star pitcher Felipe\u2064 Vazquez back to Venezuela. He was\u2062 previously \u2064convicted of\u200b statutory sexual assault of a minor, \u2062sexual abuse of \u200da\u200d child, child porn, \u2062&#038; other\u200b charges in\u2063 Pennsylvania after he \u2063had sex w\/ a\u2063 13-year-old girl. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UWNMQkQy4I\">pic.twitter.com\/UWNMQkQy4I<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u2062 Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BillMelugin_\/status\/1734243682298298777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 11, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>As\u2062 previously reported, Vazquez&#8217;s arrest in September 2019 came after the mother of a 15-year-old girl in Florida discovered explicit photos and\u200c messages from the MLB star on her daughter&#8217;s\u200d phone. The mother immediately contacted \u200dVazquez, informing him that \u200cher daughter was a \u2063minor, and then\u2062 reported the \u200bincident to the police.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK \u2063HERE TO GET THE\u2064 DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>During the \u200dtrial,\u200d Vazquez admitted to having sexual contact with the 13-year-old girl in \u20632017. He claimed that the girl had sent him a photo \u2064of an ID showing her\u2062 to be\u200b of legal age, but the \u200bvictim disputed this. \u200bProsecutors presented text messages that revealed \u200cVazquez referring to the victim \u2063as his &#8220;slave&#8221; and\u200b &#8220;possession,&#8221; painting a disturbing picture of their relationship.<\/p>\n<p>This deportation serves\u2062 as a reminder \u200cthat even those in\u2062 the public eye \u200dare not above the law. It is a victory for \u200djustice and a step towards \u2064protecting \u200dvulnerable individuals from predators \u200dlike Vazquez.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200cHow can the\u200b legal system ensure that dangerous criminals, like Felipe Vazquez, are properly removed from the country?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Nt to \u2062removing dangerous criminals from the country.<\/p>\n<p>Vazquez&#8217;s \u200bfall from grace \u2064has been swift and devastating. Once revered for his talent on the baseball field, he is now known for his heinous crimes \u2064against children. The details \u200bthat emerged during \u2062the trial were shocking and \u200chorrifying, leaving a lasting\u2063 impact on the victims and \u200dtheir families.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200bPittsburgh Pirates, Vazquez&#8217;s former team, wasted no time in severing ties with the disgraced closer. In a statement released following his suspension in 2019, the organization expressed its shock and disappointment, emphasizing their commitment to the well-being and safety of their fans.<\/p>\n<p>The impact of Vazquez&#8217;s actions \u200cextends far beyond the baseball field. His conviction and subsequent deportation serve\u2063 as \u200ca stark reminder of the importance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-cancels-fines-for-illegal-aliens-who-fail-to-leave-u-s-doesnt-serve-our-best-interest\/\" title=\"Biden Admin Cancels Fines For Illegal Aliens Who Fail To Leave U.S.: Doesn\u2019t Serve Our \u2018Best Interest\u2019\">holding individuals accountable<\/a> for their\u200b crimes, regardless of their status or achievements. Protecting the vulnerable, especially children, should \u200calways be\u200d a top priority for \u200dsociety.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/10-california-officers-charged-in-federal-corruption-case\/\" title=\"10 California officers face federal corruption charges.\">case raises\u200c questions<\/a> about\u200d the responsibility\u200c of sports organizations in vetting\u200d and monitoring their players. While\u2062 it is impossible to predict the\u200d behavior of every individual,\u200c steps can be taken to minimize the risk of\u2064 such horrific incidents occurring. Proper\u2062 background checks, enhanced training and education programs,\u2063 and a zero-tolerance policy for any \u200bform of misconduct are essential in safeguarding the integrity of\u200c sports.<\/p>\n<p>The deportation of Felipe\u2062 Vazquez is \u2064a small step towards justice for his victims. It serves as a reminder that \u200cno one is above the law, regardless of their athletic prowess or popularity. It also sends a powerful message to potential \u2063offenders that their\u200c actions\u2064 will have severe consequences.<\/p>\n<p>As the sports \u200dworld \u200dgrapples with this \u2064shocking revelation, it\u200d is crucial to\u2063 remember that the actions of\u2063 one individual do not define an entire organization or sport. However, this incident should serve as a wake-up \u200ccall to reevaluate and strengthen protocols in place to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kamala-gif-tiff-sparks-mandatory-anti-racism-training-at-cornell\/\" title=\"Kamala GIF Tiff Sparks Mandatory \u2018Anti-Racism\u2019 Training at Cornell\">prevent similar incidents<\/a> from occurring in \u200cthe future.<\/p>\n<p>In the end, \u200bthe \u2062focus should be on supporting the victims and working towards creating a safer environment for everyone involved\u2063 in the world of sports. By shining a light on the dark reality of child sex crimes, we can continue to raise awareness, advocate for justice, and ensure that no child suffers at the hands of those entrusted with their care and well-being.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former Pittsburgh Pirates all-star closer Felipe Vazquez, suspended in 2019 for child solicitation allegations, has been deported to Venezuela. Convicted on 15 counts of child sex crimes in May 2021, Vazquez&#8217;s return to his home country marks the end of his baseball career tainted by these disturbing charges<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":2122141,"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":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2122140","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"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\/2122140","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\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2122140"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2122140\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2122141"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2122140"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2122140"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2122140"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}