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Wander Franco escapes prison after a judge issues a pardon in his abuse retrial.

Wander Franco escapes prison after a judge issues a pardon in his abuse retrial.

Wander Franco Avoids Prison Sentence Major League Baseball All-Star Wander Franco has escaped prison time despite a second conviction for sexual and psychological abuse against a minor. A judge in the Dominican Republic has granted a judicial pardon to the 25-year-old shortstop, overturning his original conviction, which led to a suspended two-year sentence in June […]

Mets great John Franco throws a first pitch to forget

Mets great John Franco throws a first pitch to forget

John Franco’s Memorable First Pitch at Citi Field John Franco, who boasts 424 career saves, had a first pitch that people will remember—though perhaps not for the best reasons. During Italian Heritage Night at Citi Field on Wednesday, the Mets’ all-time save leader experienced a moment reminiscent of rapper 50 Cent’s infamous first pitch in […]

Wander Franco taken by authorities to facility for mental health concerns

Wander Franco taken by authorities to facility for mental health concerns

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – The Tampa Bay Rays shortstop, who was convicted earlier this year for the abuse of a minor, has been taken into custody by police. Authorities reported that he has been admitted to a mental health clinic in the Dominican Republic. Colonel Diego Pesqueira, a police spokesperson, mentioned that this request […]

Will Wander Franco, found guilty of sexually assaulting a minor, return to MLB?

Will Wander Franco, found guilty of sexually assaulting a minor, return to MLB?

Wander Franco, the shortstop for the Rays, has received a two-year suspended prison sentence after being found guilty of sexually abusing a minor in the Dominican Republic. This decision casts doubt on the future of the 24-year-old MLB player. Currently, he is on MLB’s restricted list and hasn’t played since August 12, 2023. There’s a […]