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Wander Franco has been admitted into a mental health facility

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has reportedly been admitted into a mental health facility in the Dominican Republic. Franco, who was convicted in June of sexually abusing a minor, was admitted into a clinic on Tuesday for mental health …

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Wander Franco convicted in his sexual abuse case

Wander Franco on Thursday in the Dominican Republic was found guilty of sexual abuse of a minor and received a sentence as his punishment. Franco was on trial for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl in the Dominican …

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Wander Franco now facing new weapons charge

Wander Franco now finds himself in even more legal trouble. The Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Franco was charged in his native Dominican Republic on Sunday with illegal possession of a handgun, according to a report by the Associated Press. The charge …

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Wander Franco facing up to 20 years in prison over new charge

Wander Franco is facing up to 20 years in prison if convicted of a new charge he is facing. Franco was formally charged in the Dominican Republic this week with both sexual abuse and sexual exploitation against a minor over his alleged relationship …

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Wander Franco formally charged with sexual exploitation of minor

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has formally been charged in the Dominican Republic over his alleged inappropriate relationship with a minor. Franco is facing charges of both sexual abuse and sexual exploitation against a minor, according to …

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MLB reaches decision on Wander Franco’s status

Wander Franco has been facing serious legal trouble in his native Dominican Republic, and he will not play for the Tampa Bay Rays again until at least June as a result. Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association have reached an agreement …

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Rays sign potential Wander Franco replacement

The Tampa Bay Rays appear to be moving forward without Wander Franco. Jeff Passan of ESPN reported on Tuesday that the Rays are signing veteran infielder Amed Rosario to a one-year deal worth $1.5 million. Passan notes that Rosario is strong against …

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Wander Franco could be facing up to 20 years in prison

Wander Franco could be facing up to 20 years in prison over his alleged relationship with a minor. Officials in the Dominican Republic are debating what charges to file against Franco for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old …

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Wander Franco accused of paying hush money to mother of alleged victim

Wander Franco is currently being detained in the Dominican Republic, where he is being investigated on allegations that he had an inappropriate relationship with a minor. Prosecutors in the Dominican Republic are seeking to have Franco held on bond, …

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Report: Wander Franco arrested in Dominican Republic

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has reportedly been arrested in the Dominican Republic over allegations that he had an inappropriate relationship with a minor. Franco was interrogated by prosecutors in Puerto Plata on Monday, according to MLB …

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Wander Franco no-showed on his investigation summons in Dominican Republic

Wander Franco had a summons to appear before authorities investigating his cases in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic on Thursday, but the Tampa Bay Rays shortstop did not show up. Listin Diario, a media outlet in the Dominican Republic, shared …

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Report: Authorities raided Wander Franco’s homes in Dominican Republic

Authorities in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday raided two homes in search of Wander Franco, according to a report. Listin Diario, a media outlet in the Dominican Republic, reported the news Tuesday about the raids that were carried out. According …

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Report: Wander Franco facing second investigation in Dominican Republic

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is facing a second investigation in the Dominican Republic over allegations of an improper relationship with a minor. A Dominican special prosecutor is investigating a second formal complaint against Franco, …

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Rays make big move with Wander Franco

The Tampa Bay Rays appear to be distancing themselves from Wander Franco in the wake of the recent allegations against the star shortstop. Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times observed on Tuesday that references to Franco around Tropicana Field have …

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Reporter offers ominous warning about Wander Franco

A new report suggests Wander Franco’s MLB career may be in danger due to allegations regarding an inappropriate relationship with a minor. Claims against Franco are being investigated by MLB as well as the government of the Dominican Republic. …

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Rays make decision on Wander Franco amid allegations

The Tampa Bay Rays have made a decision regarding Wander Franco as he faces some allegations that were publicized via social media over the weekend. The Rays announced on Monday that Franco will go on the restricted list for the time being. He will …

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