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crime1d ago

Wander Franco was declared criminally responsible for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor, yet he will not serve a sentence due to a judicial pardon tied to his status as a material victim.
The court granted Franco a judicial pardon because the circumstances made him a material victim, though he remains legally not a victim, highlighting a tension between accountability and leniency.
Franco was arrested in January 2024 after being accused of a four-month relationship with a girl who was 14 at the time, and transferring thousands to her mother to obtain consent.

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crime1d ago

Wander Franco was found guilty of sexually exploiting a minor in Puerto Plata, but received no jail time.
The court said Franco was also a victim of extortion by the minor’s mother, who was sentenced to 10 years for money laundering.
The ruling may complicate Franco’s MLB prospects and visa status to return to the United States.
MLB said it will conclude its own investigation at the appropriate time.
Franco’s alleged offense involved a relationship with a girl who was 14 when the activity began.
The next sentencing date is scheduled for June 16, with possible appeals remaining available.
Franco previously faced a two-year suspended sentence related to the case in a prior trial.
The mother’s 10-year sentence was for money laundering, among other charges.
The verdict could affect Franco’s ability to obtain a visa to work in the United States, impacting his MLB career.
The case has drawn media attention and commentary from MLB and local outlets.

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crime22h ago

Wander Franco was found guilty of sexual and psychological abuse of a minor in the Dominican Republic.
The court ruled Franco was the victim in the case and granted him pardon from punishment.
The minor’s mother received a ten-year prison term for sexually trafficking her daughter.
Franco’s full sentencing will be announced on June 16 after the retrial.
Franco, 24, had signed an $182 million contract with the Rays in 2021 before legal issues emerged.
MLB set to review the verdict as MLB's investigation continues.
Franco left the courthouse with his lawyer after the ruling, saying he was calm.
Tampa Bay Rays were placed on the restricted list during the investigation earlier.
The verdict did not automatically end Franco's MLB career prospects, though implications remain.

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crime20h ago

Franco was declared criminally responsible for abuse but will not serve a sentence due to a judicial pardon.
The judge said Franco was also a victim of extortion by the minor’s mother, who faces prison for trafficking the daughter.
The mother of the minor was sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexually trafficking her daughter.
Franco left the courthouse calm, thanking fans and saying he trusted in the legal process.
MLB said it will conclude its investigation at the appropriate time as Franco’s case unfolds.
The full sentencing is scheduled for June 16, per the attorney.
Franco was arrested in 2024 on accusations linked to a relationship with a minor in the Dominican Republic.
Franco signed an 11-year, $182 million contract with the Rays in 2021 before the case affected his career.
Franco left the Rays on the restricted list after his arrest, cutting off pay during administrative leave.

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