Two convicted Pagans will be sentenced in May
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February 23, 2020

Two convicted Pagans will be sentenced in May

By Mon Valley Independent

By KRISTIE LINDEN

klinden@yourmvi.com

Two members of the Pagans Motorcycle Club who were convicted of aggravated assault and conspiracy in connection with the beating of a former Pagan in Charleroi last year will be sentenced in May.

Matthew Vasquez, 32, of Monessen and Joseph Olinsky III, 46, of McKeesport were both convicted of aggravated assault, conspiracy to commit aggravated assault and simple assault for their roles in the beating of former Pagan and current Sutar Soldiers member Troy Harris last April.

Washington County Judge John DiSalle will hold both their sentencing hearings at 10:30 a.m. May 11.

Vasquez and Olinsky turned down plea deals last fall in favor of going to trial this month.

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