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Rays’ Franco criminally responsible for sexual abuse of minor but will not be jailed

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Rays’ Franco criminally responsible for sexual abuse of minor but will not be jailed Open in Theguardian.com
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  • Franco was declared criminally responsible for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor, but he will not serve a sentence due to a judicial pardon tied to his status as a material victim.
  • The court granted Wander Franco a judicial pardon because particular circumstances made him a material victim, though not a legal one, creating tension between responsibility and leniency.
  • Franco was arrested in January 2024 after being accused of a four-month relationship with a 14-year-old and transferring thousands of dollars to her mother to obtain consent.

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Wander Franco trial: Ruling, punishment revealed in minor abuse case involving human trafficking

https://www.on3.com/pro/news/wander-franco-trial-ruling-punishment-revealed-in-minor-abuse-case-involving-human-trafficking/On3.com
Wander Franco trial: Ruling, punishment revealed in minor abuse case involving human trafficking

Wander Franco Criminally Responsible For Abuse, Judge Finds, But Spared Punishment in Dominican Case

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25430870-wander-franco-criminally-responsible-abuse-judge-finds-spared-punishment-dominican-caseBleacherreport.com
Wander Franco Criminally Responsible For Abuse, Judge Finds, But Spared Punishment in Dominican Case

Wander Franco found guilty in sexual abuse case but avoids prison time

https://www.tampabay.com/sports/rays/2026/05/25/wander-franco-retrial-guilty-dominican-republic/Tampabay.com
Wander Franco found guilty in sexual abuse case but avoids prison time

Wander Franco granted judicial pardon in retrial. Ex-MLB player will avoid prison

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7308270/2026/05/25/mlb-wander-franco-trial-verdict/Nytimes.com
Wander Franco granted judicial pardon in retrial. Ex-MLB player will avoid prison

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