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Wander Franco Found Guilty, No Prison; Mother Sentenced 10 Years

6/2/2026

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A Dominican Republic three-judge panel found Rays shortstop Wander Franco responsible for abuse of a 14-year-old girl but sentenced him to no prison time.
The minor’s mother was convicted of trafficking and received a 10-year prison sentence.
MLB has kept Franco on its restrictive list while officials warn he will face visa problems and cannot return to United States without exoneration of the moral-turpitude charge before a decision on June 16, 2026.

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A Dominican Republic three-judge panel found Rays shortstop Wander Franco responsible for abuse of a 14-year-old girl but sentenced him to no prison time.
The minor’s mother was convicted of trafficking and received a 10-year prison sentence.
MLB has kept Franco on its restrictive list while officials warn he will face visa problems and cannot return to United States without exoneration of the moral-turpitude charge before a decision on June 16, 2026.