Tampa Bay Rays SS Wander Franco found criminally responsible in sexual abuse of a minor case in the Dominican Republic, but will avoid prison time
Wander Franco, the shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays, has been found criminally responsible for sexual abuse of a minor in the Dominican Republic but will not serve prison time. A judge ruled that he was both a defendant and a victim in the case, citing extortion and blackmail by the minor's mother. Franco had previously received a two-year suspended sentence for an illegal relationship with a 14-year-old girl.
- ▪Wander Franco was found criminally responsible for sexual and psychological abuse against a minor.
- ▪He received a judicial pardon after the judge determined he was a victim of extortion by the minor's mother.
- ▪Franco had previously been convicted and received a two-year suspended prison sentence for an illegal relationship with a minor.
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