Wander Franco found guilty of sexually abusing minor — but only victim’s mom is going to prison
Wander Franco was found guilty of sexually abusing a minor in the Dominican Republic but will not serve jail time. The victim's mother received a 10-year prison sentence for related charges. Franco's legal troubles may hinder his return to Major League Baseball and affect his contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.
- ▪Wander Franco was found guilty of sexual and psychological exploitation of a minor.
- ▪The victim's mother was sentenced to 10 years in prison for money laundering and other charges.
- ▪Franco's conviction may complicate his ability to obtain a visa to play in the United States.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 3 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ 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 will not serve prison sentence — CBS Sports
- ▪ Wander Franco found guilty of sexual abuse of a minor but granted judicial pardon, avoids prison — Fox News
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| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 18:05:24 -0400 |
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MLB Wander Franco found guilty of sexually abusing minor — but only victim’s mom is going to prison By Christian Arnold Published May 25, 2026, 6:05 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Wander Franco was found guilty of sexual and psychological exploitation of a minor in the Dominican Republic, but the former Rays infielder will not serve any jail time, while the victim’s mother is looking at a 10-year prison sentence. The ruling, which came down from a three-person judicial panel, concluded that Franco was both defendant and victim in the case, and it led them to grant him a judicial pardon despite finding him guilty.
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