Tampa Bay Rays' Wander Franco found criminally responsible for abuse, but spared punishment in Dominican case
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On Monday, a Dominican judge ruled Franco criminally responsible for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor, but that he will not serve a sentence for it." width="620" />
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was declared criminally responsible for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor, but he will not serve a sentence for it, a Dominican judge ruled Monday.
Wander Franco Spared Prison Sentence
- Wander Franco criminally responsible for abuse, judge finds, but spared punishment in Dominican case CNN —
- Wander Franco found guilty in sexual abuse case but will not serve prison sentence The Independent —
- Wander Franco found criminally responsible for abusing minor, avoids jail time CBS News —
- Wander Franco granted judicial pardon in retrial. Ex-MLB player will avoid prison The New York Times —
- Rays’ Franco criminally responsible for sexual abuse of minor but will not be jailed The Guardian —