Former Red Sox Pitcher Austin Maddox Arrested in Undercover Child Predator Sting

Maddox, among 27 suspects, faces multiple felony charges after allegedly attempting to meet a minor for sex in Florida.

Austin Maddox, 33, was arrested during a five-day sting operation called 'Operation Valiant Knights.'
He allegedly communicated online with an undercover officer posing as a 14-year-old girl.
Maddox faces four felony charges, including traveling to meet a minor and solicitation of a child.
The operation involved multiple law enforcement agencies and resulted in 27 arrests.
Maddox's attorney plans to plead not guilty to the charges.