"Rays' Wander Franco Released Amid Ongoing Investigation into Alleged Minor Relationship"
TL;DR
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was conditionally released by a Dominican judge amidst an ongoing investigation into his alleged relationship with a 14-year-old girl. He must return to the Dominican Republic monthly to meet with authorities and has paid a bond of approximately $34,000. Prosecutors have accused him of "commercial sexual exploitation" and money laundering, presenting evidence of payments and gifts to the girl's mother. Franco was previously arrested for not attending a summons and has been on MLB's Restricted List since August, with MLB also conducting its own investigation. The Rays have not commented on the recent developments.
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- Dominican judge orders conditional release of Rays shortstop Wander Franco while probe continues 10 Tampa Bay
- D.R. judge orders Rays SS Wander Franco release as investigation continues ESPN
- Rays shortstop Wander Franco faces judge as prosecutors accuse him of having sex with a 14-year-old The Associated Press
- Prosecutors: Wander Franco paid mother of minor to cover up relationship Tampa Bay Times
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