Franco was condemned by sexual assault on a minor

former Tampa Gulf rays Shorestop Franco wandered I am convicted of sexual assault Whoever is a minor after he was claimed that he had sexual relationship with a 14 -year -old girl when he was 21 years old. He obtained a two -year prison sentence on Thursday, June 26, and that he would not serve unless he violates the conditions set by the Dominican Republic Judge.

“Look at us, wander”, justice Jagara Ferras Tell Franco, 24, for each Athlete. “Don’t come close to minors for sexual purposes. If you don’t like people near your age, you should wait for your time.”

Public prosecutors initially sought a five -year prison sentence to obtain the best previous possibility, which currently works MlbThe restricted list where the league is still open.

MLB said in a statement. “We are familiar with today at the Wander Franco trial and we will conclude our time in time.”

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In addition, the victim’s mother, Martha Vanessa Cevali MonteShe obtained a 10 -year prison sentence for her daughter’s sexual trafficking. Public prosecutors tried to prove if she sought financial gains from Franco and that she washed money.

“We respect the legal process in the Dominican Republic and believe it is important to allow her to manage her path,” The Rays said in a statement. “We will continue to fully cooperate with the main baseball game in the league where you monitor the situation. As a respect for all those concerned, we will not provide any other comment at this time.”

Franco was accused of a four -month relationship with the girl concerned and was alleged that she transferred thousands of dollars to the mother to achieve her approval. Since allegations were first arose in August 2023, two other girls have been charged with abuse.

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MLB Franco put on the restricted menu at the time, just one month after the first MLB All-Star appearance in the phenomenon. The contract was extended for 11 years of $ 182 million with rays in 2021, but the club is not obligated to pay it while it is in the restricted list.

If Franco hopes to return to MLB, he will have to obtain a work visa to return to the United States. His condemnation holds the process, which makes it unlikely to see the remaining money on his deal.

Immigration experts said Athlete Last year, his condemnation is likely to have a permanent ban from the United States.