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Appeals Court Revokes Franco Pardon in Abuse Case
Dominican Republic court upholds conviction for Rays shortstop Wander Franco with suspended sentence and conditions for supervision.
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Court Decision
An appeals court in the Dominican Republic granted prosecutors' request to revoke a prior judicial pardon for Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco. The ruling upholds his conviction for sexual and psychological abuse of a minor. Franco received a suspended three-year prison term and must maintain a fixed residence under judicial supervision to avoid serving time.
Background of the Case
Franco, now 25, faced accusations of a relationship with a 14-year-old girl and providing funds to her mother. He was arrested in January 2024 and convicted in June 2025. Tampa Bay placed him on the restricted list six months later, ending pay during his administrative leave. He has not appeared in major league games since August 2023, when the investigation began while he was 22.
Additional Penalties and Next Steps
The court also upheld a 10-year prison sentence for the girl's mother on charges of commercial sexual exploitation and money laundering. It ordered forfeiture of approximately 34,000 dollars in funds linked to the case. Franco retains the option to appeal to the Supreme Court of Justice. The conditions aim to support his reintegration into society.
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