Surprising turn in ‘imperfect’ case following Wander Franco’s sexual abuse conviction
New Trial Ordered for Wander Franco PUERTO PLATA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – A new trial has been mandated by the Dominican Republic’s Court of Appeals for Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco. This decision follows his earlier conviction for sexually abusing a minor and a subsequent sentence of two years’ probation. The court’s ruling was delivered […]
Rays’ Wander Franco’s sex abuse trial postponed after nearly every witness fails to show
The sexual abuse trial against Tampa Bay Rays player Wander Franco was scheduled to begin Thursday. However, 28 of the 31 witnesses scheduled to testify were absent, so the testimony was postponed to June. Franco is charged with sexual abuse of a minor, sexual and commercial exploitation of a minor, and human trafficking. His trial […]
Rays’ Wander Franco’s future in limbo as Dominican officials weigh next steps
Prosecutors in the Dominican Republic presented evidence to a judge Wednesday regarding allegations against Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who is accused of having an affair with a minor. According to Spanish-language media, Franco is scheduled to appear before a judge on Friday at 8 a.m. local time. A judge will review evidence compiled […]