Prosecutors on Monday recommended a five -year prison sentence for Wander Franco, suspended at Tampa Bay Rays Shortstop, who is accused of sexually abusing a minor in his original Dominican Republic.
With the arguments completion, a panel of three judges would begin discussions and the Presiding Judge case stated that he would announce a decision on Thursday.
Franco also faced allegations of human trafficking and sexual abuse of a minor who was at that time with a girl who was 14 years old. However, allegations of sexual misconduct are being followed only, according to a release from the Public Prosecutor’s office.
Meanwhile, Franco’s defense team claims that there is a lack of evidence and arguing to completely dismiss the case according to ESPN.
The prosecutors requested a 10 -year jail for the victim’s mother, alleging sexual exploitation and money laundering of minors that they are allegedly to accept money for consent for a relationship with Franco.
Franco was a growing leading league baseball star in 24, August 2023, when he was placed on administrative leave amid allegations in connection with a young girl. He was taken to the banned list of MLB in July and remained the subject of an MLB investigation.
Franco is subject to a contract of rays, who signed a contract of 11 years, $ 182 million in 2021. They are not paid in the MLB banned list.
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