The previous one Tampa Bay Light Shortstop Ward Franco Convicted of sexual abuse The minor was allegedly suspended from prison on Thursday, June 26 after he had sex with a 14-year-old girl at the age of 21, and he would not serve unless he violated the conditions set by a judge in the Dominican Republic.
“Look at us, wander,” Justice Jakayra Veras Tell Franco 24 sports. “Don’t contact minors for sexual purposes. If you don’t like people who are very close to your age, you have to wait for your time.”
Prosecutors initially demanded a five-year prison sentence for the previous highest prospects, and he is currently MLBThe league’s list of restrictions on his investigation remains open.
Major League Baseball in one statement. “We know the judgment at Franco’s Wandering Trial today and will be investigated at the right time.”
In addition, the victim’s mother Martha Vanessa Chevalier Almontesentenced to 10 years in prison for sexual trafficking in his daughter. Prosecutors tried to prove that she sought Franco’s financial interests and laundered money.
“We respect the legal process of the Dominican Republic and believe it is important to allow it to travel,” Ray said in a statement on its own. “When it monitors the situation, we will continue to work fully with Major League Baseball. We will not provide any further comments at this time out of respect for all participants.”
Franco was accused of having a four-month relationship with the girl involved, allegedly transferring thousands of dollars to her mother in order to obtain her consent. Two more girls have filed abuse charges since the first charge was filed in August 2023.
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At the time, the Major League Baseball (MLB) put Franco on the restricted list, the phenomenon was the first time in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. He signed a $182 million contract with Rays in 2021, but the club has no obligation to pay him when it comes to restricting the list.
If Franco wants to return to Major League Baseball, he will have to obtain a work visa to return to the United States. His belief complicates the process, which makes it unlikely that he will see the money left in his deal.
Immigration experts told sports His conviction could lead to a permanent U.S. ban last year.
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