Alfredo Simon Denied Bail, Will Remain Jailed in D.R. on Manslaughter Charge

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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) -- Baltimore Orioles reliever Alfredo Simon had been denied bail and will remain in jail on involuntary manslaughter charges.

The 29-year-old pitcher is expected to stay in jail for a year in the Dominican Republic while officials investigate a fatal shooting on New Year's Eve. Defense attorney Dinosa Dilone said she plans to appeal Tuesday's ruling.

Simon's lawyer has said he was firing celebratory shots in the air. A bullet killed 25-year-old Michel Castillo, and injured his brother, 17-year-old Starlling Castillo, in the city of Luperon in Puerto Plata.

A judge had earlier ruled that Simon could be held for up to a year pending trial.

Simon joined Baltimore in 2008 but was quickly sidelined with an injury. He went 4-2 with a 4.93 ERA last season and had 17 saves.

 

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Source: http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2011/02/01/alfredo-simon-denied-bail-will-remain-jailed-in-d-r-on-manslau/

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