Wander Franco found guilty of sexual abuse of a minor, but will not serve prison sentence
Wander Franco, the Tampa Bay Rays shortstop, was found criminally responsible for the sexual abuse of a minor but will not serve a prison sentence due to a judicial pardon. The conviction will remain on his record, and full sentencing is scheduled for June 16. Following the conclusion of the criminal proceedings, MLB will investigate Franco and may impose a suspension under its domestic violence policy.
- ▪Franco was convicted of sexual abuse in a Dominican court and received a two-year suspended sentence.
- ▪He was pardoned because he was considered both a defendant and a victim of extortion in the case.
- ▪The girl's mother, who allegedly received payments from Franco, was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
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Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was found criminally responsible for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor, a judge in the Dominican Republic ruled Monday, but he will not serve a sentence. Franco was given a judicial pardon because he was both a defendant and a victim of extortion in the case.Franco was convicted of sexual abuse in a Dominican court last June and received a two-year suspended sentence. An appeals court reversed the decision, which led to Franco standing trial in front of a new panel of judges. Full sentencing will take place June 16.
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