Franco Gets Pardon Amid Abuse Ruling
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- Published
- May 26, 2026
- Duration
- 1:26
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- Last updated
- May 27, 2026
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Wander Franco dodges jail time after being found criminally responsible for abusing a minor, thanks to a Dominican judge who called him a victim of extortion by the girl’s mother — who herself got a 10-year sentence for trafficking her daughter. Franco, arrested in January after allegedly paying thousands to the girl’s mom for “consent,” now says he’s rel…
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Wander Franco dodges jail time after being found criminally responsible for abusing a minor, thanks to a Dominican judge who called him a victim of extortion by the girl’s mother — who herself got a 10-year sentence for trafficking her daughter. Franco, arrested in January after allegedly paying thousands to the girl’s mom for “consent,” now says he’s relieved and asks fans for support. MLB is aware and expects to close its own investigation soon. Franco’s $180M Rays contract is on hold since Au
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