How Mets, Yankees remember Subway Series classic Matt Franco Game
The Subway Series still had that new car smell, that incredible atmosphere and that October tension. The city celebrated the second anniversary of the revived Subway Series (Yankees vs. Mets), soaking up every bit of something that had been thought extinct for 40 years. “People were walking into a dream world,” then-Mets manager Bobby Valentine […]
Wander Franco to be formally accused of sexual exploitation of minor
Authorities in the Dominican Republic are planning to file formal charges against Rays shortstop Wander Franco stemming from his alleged relationship with a 14-year-old girl that began in December 2022, according to a new report. report of This was reported by the Dominican newspaper El Nuevo Diario. Franco will be charged with commercial sexual exploitation […]
Wander Franco put on administrative leave before Rays’ Opening Day
Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been placed on administrative leave until June 1st pending an investigation into his alleged relationship with an underage girl, sources confirmed to the Post. The Rays open the season at home Thursday against the Blue Jays. Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association reportedly agreed to an administrative maneuver […]
Marielle Franco: two politicians and ex-police chief arrested over Brazil murder | Brazil
Two prominent politicians and Rio de Janeiro’s former police chief have been arrested as part of a federal police operation targeting the alleged mastermind of the 2018 assassination of Rio city councilor Mariel Franco. The operation, dubbed Murder, Inc., began at dawn Sunday, just over six years after the shooting deaths of Franco and his […]
Wander Franco misses Rays report date amid investigation
The Tampa Bay Rays’ position players will have their first official full-team workout on Monday, but prized shortstop Wander Franco will not be there. The 22-year-old is in the midst of considerable turmoil stemming from possible criminal charges in his native Dominican Republic after being accused of having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old boy, […]
Rays’ Wander Franco released on condition amid accusations of commercial sexual exploitation, money laundering
tampa bay rays Shortstop Wander Franco appeared before a judge in the Dominican Republic on Friday to report to authorities once a month and pay $34,000 as he continues to face charges of commercial sexual exploitation and money laundering. He was ordered to be released on conditions. Franco, 22, who was placed on administrative leave […]
Wander Franco gets conditional release as minor relationship investigated
A judge in the Dominican Republic granted Wander Franco conditional release on Friday. The Rays star appeared in a Puerto Plata court on Friday afternoon on charges of having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl, was ordered to pay 2 million pesos (about $34,000) and is allowed to leave the Dominican Republic. was also […]
Tampa Bay Rays’ Wander Franco Arrested for ‘Commercial Sexual Exploitation’
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was arrested Monday and charged with “commercial sexual exploitation” after reportedly failing to appear for a citation last week in the Dominican Republic. Franco is under investigation on suspicion of having multiple inappropriate relationships with minors. On December 28, the athlete did not appear for a meeting with prosecutors […]
Prosecutors file evidence against Rays shortstop Wander Franco in Dominican Republic probe
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) – Dominican prosecutors investigating Wander Franco amid allegations that the Tampa Bay Rays shortstop had an affair with a minor announced Wednesday that they will soon be investigating Wander Franco. gave evidence to the judge who is expected to rule on the future of the A judge will analyze documents […]
Wander Franco allegedly made payments to underage girl’s mother
Wander Franco has been charged by Dominican Republic prosecutors with commercial sexual exploitation and money laundering after allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a minor, according to a new report. The money laundering charges stem from allegations that Franco made payments to the minor's mother, who also faces exploitation and money laundering charges. Associated Press […]