Bodybuilder's sentence is bulked up by judge; Six months added because of refusal to testify.(LOCAL NEWS)

Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA) | July 27, 2007 | Copyright

Byline: Richard Nangle

WORCESTER - The former owner of a nutritional supplement store who awaits sentencing on six counts of conspiracy and drug distribution will serve an additional 6 months in prison for refusing to testify against suspended Worcester police Officer Heriberto Arroyo.

Thomas J. Vigliatura, who owned the defunct T. Vig's Sports Supplements Unlimited, 98 West Boylston St., told Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV that he has absolutely no intention of engaging in any type of criminal activity upon his release from prison. He reiterated his contention ...

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