Rays shortstop Wander Franco’s conviction of sexual abuse of a minor was formalized Thursday in the Dominican Republic, per several published reports. Franco, 24, was found guilty on June 26 and ...

Coverage of Dominican Republic paper money issues from 1782-2012.

The Cuban women's national volleyball team was denied a chance to play in a tournament in Puerto Rico following the new visa restrictions imposed by U.S.

A former MLB star has been convicted of sexually abusing a child in the Dominican Republic. Wander Franco was arrested last year after being accused of having a four-month relationship with 14 ...

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco found guilty under child sex abuse law On June 26, 2025, a panel of judges in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, found Wander Franco guilty of sexual abuse ...

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco sits in court during his trial on charges of sexually abusing a minor, in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, Monday, June 2, 2025.

Wander Franco was found guilty of sexual abuse of a minor in his native Dominican Republic. However, the Rays shortstop dodged jail time despite pleas from prosecutors to put him behind bars.

By José Álvarez (CNN) — A court in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, found baseball player Wander Franco — of the Tampa Bay Rays — guilty of abuse and sexual exploitation of a minor and ...

PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic (AP) — Suspended Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was convicted of sexually abusing a child and handed a two-year suspended sentence Thursday.

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco covers his face as his lawyers Teodosio Jaquez and Irina Ventura address the court during his trial on charges of sexual abuse of a minor, in Puerto Plata, ...

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco reacts after hearing his sentence during his trial on charges of sexual abuse of a minor, in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, Thursday, June 26, 2025.