Wander Franco
Dominican RepublicathleteMaleb. 20014.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Wander Franco is a Dominican professional baseball player known for his talent as a shortstop. He has gained recognition in Major League Baseball (MLB) for his exceptional skills and potential, having been a highly touted prospect before making his debut with the Tampa Bay Rays. Recently, he has been in the news due to serious legal allegations involving the exploitation of a minor, which has overshadowed his baseball career.
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Wander Franco has faced legal issues and is struggling financially after his controversies.
El Salto de la PulgaDominican Republic· 2026-07-25
Wander Franco's participation in the Central American Games was hindered due to his legal situation.
Caribe Kids en las redesDominican Republic· 2026-07-21
Wander Franco will not participate in the Central American and Caribbean Games due to not being selected by the Dominican Baseball Federation.
Comité Olímpico dice que Wander Franco no participará en los Juegos CentroamericanosDominican Republic· 2026-07-17Wander Franco was integrated into the training of the national baseball team despite being convicted of sexual and psychological abuse of a minor.
Federación de Béisbol incluye a Wander Franco en los entrenamientos para los CentroamericanosDominican Republic· 2026-07-17
Wander Franco is a Dominican shortstop whose inclusion in the national team for the Central American Games was not possible due to not being on the preliminary list.
Federación de Béisbol dice que Wander Franco no tiene impedimentos de jugar en CentroamericanosDominican Republic· 2026-07-17
Wander Franco was proposed to join the national team of the Dominican Republic for the Central American and Caribbean Games.
Niegan permiso a Wander Franco para jugar con béisbol RD en los CentroamericanosDominican Republic· 2026-07-16
Wander Franco is facing a new trial due to the court's decision regarding his case.
Wander Franco enfrentará un nuevo juicio por disposición de la corte de apelaciónDominican Republic· 2025-12-09
Wander Franco is a baseball player who was sought by police to provide assistance related to his mental health.
Policía dice buscó a Wander Franco para "brindarle asistencia"Dominican Republic· 2025-09-09
Wander Franco denied the statements made by his lawyer regarding stolen money and clarified that it has not been recovered.
Wander Franco niega versión de abogado sobre dinero robado y asegura que ya no lo representaDominican Republic· 2025-09-06
Wander Franco reported being a victim of theft at a hotel where he was staying.
Abogado de Wander Franco asegura dinero “robado” estaba en habitación de hotel del peloteroDominican Republic· 2025-09-06Wander Franco reported that he was robbed of one million pesos at a hotel in Sosúa.
Wander Franco denuncia que le robaron un millón de pesos en hotelDominican Republic· 2025-09-06Wander Franco was a top prospect but is facing legal issues that may prevent him from returning to the U.S.
Eloy Jiménez y los prospectos dominicanos que se han quedado en el caminoDominican Republic· 2025-09-05
Wander Franco is a major league baseball player involved in a legal case concerning the abuse of a minor.
¿Por qué la madre de la menor del caso Wander Franco aun no ha sido llevada a prisión?Dominican Republic· 2025-06-30
Wander Franco was found guilty of sexual abuse in the Dominican Republic.
Casos Judiciales que acaparan la atención pública en los últimos seis mesesDominican Republic· 2025-06-29
Wander Franco was found guilty of engaging in sexual relations with a minor.
Wander Franco no irá preso, ¿qué sigue, apelación?Dominican Republic· 2025-06-27
Wander Franco, a shortstop for the Tampa Rays, was found guilty of engaging in sexual relations with a minor.
¿Cuántos millones de dólares perdería Wander Franco?Dominican Republic· 2025-06-27Wander Franco was found guilty of engaging in sexual relations with a minor and received a suspended two-year prison sentence.
Franco no irá preso. ¿Qué sigue, apelación?Dominican Republic· 2025-06-27Wander Franco, a shortstop for the Tampa Rays, was found guilty of engaging in sexual relations with a minor.
¿Cuántos US$ millones perdería Wander Franco?Dominican Republic· 2025-06-27Wander Franco was sentenced to two years of suspended prison for abuse and exploitation against a minor.
Dictan dos años de prisión suspendida para Wander FrancoDominican Republic· 2025-06-26Wander Franco's absence has allowed Junior Caminero to establish himself as the new figure of the Rays.
¡Sorpresa! Junior Caminero es líder jonronero dominicanoDominican Republic· 2025-06-24
Wander Franco's absence has allowed Junior Caminero to establish himself as the new figure of the Rays.
¡Sorpresa! Junior Caminero es líder jonronero dominicanoDominican Republic· 2025-06-24Wander Franco is accused of sexual exploitation and money laundering.
Tribunal dará a conocer el jueves sentencia del caso Wander FrancoDominican Republic· 2025-06-23
Wander Franco is accused of having relationships with a minor and is facing multiple charges including sexual abuse.
Fiscales piden 5 años prisión contra Wander Franco y otros 10 para la madre de la menorDominican Republic· 2025-06-23
Wander Franco is a Major League Baseball player accused of sexual abuse.
Juicio de fondo contra Wander Franco queda aplazado para lunes 23 de junioDominican Republic· 2025-06-18
Wander Franco is involved in a legal case where his lawyer insists there is no direct evidence against him.
Abogado de Wander Franco insiste en que no hay ninguna prueba contra élDominican Republic· 2025-06-18Wander Franco is the athlete at the center of the legal case being discussed.
Abogado de Wander Franco insiste en que no hay ninguna prueba contra élDominican Republic· 2025-06-18Wander Franco is linked to alleged sexual abuse and exploitation of a minor in Puerto Plata.
Ministerio Público dice que tiene 165 pruebas contra Wander FrancoDominican Republic· 2025-06-09Wander Franco is a Major League Baseball player accused of sexual abuse.
Juicio contra Wander Franco entra en su quinto díaDominican Republic· 2025-06-09Wander Franco is facing legal accusations for illegal possession of a firearm and is also involved in a sexual abuse case.
Fiscalía deposita acusación contra Wander Franco por porte ilegal de arma en caso de San JuanDominican Republic· 2025-06-08
Wander Franco is a Major League Baseball player facing trial for sexual abuse allegations.
Juicio a Wander Franco continuará el lunesDominican Republic· 2025-06-07