Wander Franco found guilty of sexual abuse of a minor, but will not serve prison sentence
Wander Franco, the Tampa Bay Rays shortstop, was found criminally responsible for the sexual abuse of a minor but will not serve a prison sentence due to a judicial pardon. The conviction will remain on his record, and full sentencing is scheduled for June 16. Following the conclusion of the criminal proceedings, MLB will investigate Franco and may impose a suspension under its domestic violence policy.
- ▪Franco was convicted of sexual abuse in a Dominican court and received a two-year suspended sentence.
- ▪He was pardoned because he was considered both a defendant and a victim of extortion in the case.
- ▪The girl's mother, who allegedly received payments from Franco, was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
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- ▪ Wander Franco found guilty in sexual abuse case but will not serve prison sentence — Yahoo Sports
- ▪ Wander Franco found guilty of sexual abuse of a minor but granted judicial pardon, avoids prison — Fox News
- ▪ Wander Franco found guilty of sexually abusing minor — but only victim’s mom is going to prison — New York Post
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| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 23:15:14 +0000 |
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Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was found criminally responsible for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor, a judge in the Dominican Republic ruled Monday, but he will not serve a sentence. Franco was given a judicial pardon because he was both a defendant and a victim of extortion in the case.Franco was convicted of sexual abuse in a Dominican court last June and received a two-year suspended sentence. An appeals court reversed the decision, which led to Franco standing trial in front of a new panel of judges. Full sentencing will take place June 16.
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