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Tampa Bay Rays’ shortstop Wander Franco found guilty in sexual abuse case

  • Wander Franco, a shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays, was found guilty of sexual exploitation and received a two-year suspended sentence.
  • Martha Vanessa Chevalier Almonte, the victim's mother, was also found guilty and sentenced to ten years in prison for sexually trafficking her daughter.
  • The court's ruling was unanimous, and the judge noted that the minor had been manipulated.
  • Franco's conviction may jeopardize his MLB career and ability to secure a work visa in the U.S.
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John Romano: Wander Franco avoids prison but is sentenced to a life of infamy

TAMPA, Fla. — It began with thunderous ovations, and ended in stunning disgrace.

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Wander Franco, 24, has been sentenced to probation. MLB confirms the baseball star was guilty of sexual assault of a minor

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FOX13news broke the news in Florida, United States on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
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