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 […]
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 […]
Police Arrest Tampa Bay Rays’ Wander Franco Amid Investigation Regarding Alleged Relationship With Minor
Police arrested the Tampa Bay Rays in the Dominican Republic on Monday after meeting with prosecutors regarding the department's investigation into allegations of having an affair with a minor, according to an official with the Puerto Plata Provincial Prosecutor's Office, according to the Associated Press. shortstop Wander Franco was arrested. report. Accompanied by two lawyers, […]
Rays’ Wander Franco arrested amid investigation into alleged relationships with minors: reports
tampa bay rays Shortstop Wander Franco was arrested in the Dominican Republic on Monday amid an investigation into allegations of inappropriate relationships with minors, according to multiple reports. Franco, 22, was taken into custody after a three-hour interrogation with prosecutors, a Puerto Plata district prosecutor's office official told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. […]