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Felix Verdejo pleads not guilty to charges related to murder of pregnant girlfriend

[CW: The following story includes disturbing details of a murder currently under investigation]

On May 3 pro boxer Felix Verdejo, 27, was charged with kidnapping resulting in death, carjacking resulting in death and killing an unborn child. Authorities in Puerto Rico suspect that Verdejo murdered Keishla Rodriguez Ortiz, 27, after she revealed she was pregnant. It is believed that Verdejo and Rodriguez were involved in an extramarital affair.

According to Boxing Scene Verdejo has plead not guilty to all charges. After Verdejo entered his plea he was informed that he will now remain in prison in Guaynabo without bail until trial.