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Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has officially been charged with sexual abuse and sexual exploitation against a minor in the Dominican Republic, per ESPN's Juan Recio.
There was an initial deadline of July 5 to present charges against Franco. Recio was informed by Puerto Plata District Office Prosecutor Kelmin Duncan and the spokesperson for the Attorney General's Office, Nairobi Viloria, that they formally presented the accusation on Tuesday.
The charges against Franco are the result of an investigation dating back to July 10, 2023, when a complaint was filed that accused him of allegedly having sexual relations with a 14-year-old girl.