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Wander Franco Convicted in Dominican Republic Case, But No Prison Time
sports8 hours ago

Wander Franco Convicted in Dominican Republic Case, But No Prison Time

Franco was found guilty in a Dominican Republic retrial of sexual and psychological abuse of a minor but will not serve prison time because a three-judge panel granted him a judicial pardon; the conviction remains, and the minor’s mother was given a ten-year sentence for money laundering and threats. The verdict echoes last year’s outcome, with a full reading planned for June 16, while MLB and the Rays said they will cooperate with the league’s policy review; visa issues and possible MLB suspension could impede his return to the U.S. or active play.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#dominican-republic#legal-proceedings#mlb-policy
Deportation Fears Push Haitian Mothers to Unsafe Births in the Dominican Republic
world8 hours ago

Deportation Fears Push Haitian Mothers to Unsafe Births in the Dominican Republic

Haitian mothers in the Dominican Republic are delivering babies in unsafe, unsupervised settings after immigration agents began detaining undocumented migrants at public hospitals, a dragnet active for over a year that has deported mothers and newborns. The crackdown has driven many to avoid seeking hospital care for fear of deportation amid Haiti’s ongoing humanitarian crisis.

via The New York Times|
#childbirth#deportations#dominican-republic
Wander Franco Found Guilty Again, Yet No Prison Time After Judicial Pardon
sports1 day ago

Wander Franco Found Guilty Again, Yet No Prison Time After Judicial Pardon

Rays shortstop Wander Franco was found guilty again in the Dominican Republic of sexual and psychological abuse of a minor, but a judicial pardon means he will not serve prison time; the ruling could jeopardize his MLB future by complicating visas to work in the United States and inviting MLB discipline, with potential contract implications for the Rays as Franco has not played since Aug. 2023.

via Tampa Bay Times|
#dominican-republic#judicial-pardon#rays
Former Chiefs lineman named person of interest in Dominican Republic homicide investigation
sports1 month ago

Former Chiefs lineman named person of interest in Dominican Republic homicide investigation

Two-time Super Bowl champion Mike Pennel Jr. has been reportedly named a person of interest in the death of Carli Franchesca Guzman Roche in the Dominican Republic, with her body found on a property Pennel once owned. Pennel denies involvement, and ESPN cites anonymous sources in reporting the development. Pennel, a long NFL veteran who played for the Chiefs and Bengals and is currently a free agent, has previously faced suspensions and a civil suit in connection with other matters.

via Fox News|
#carli-franchesca-guzman-roche#dominican-republic#homicide-investigation
Underwater Cave Finds in Caribbean Reveal Largest Monkey Fossil Collection Yet
science2 months ago

Underwater Cave Finds in Caribbean Reveal Largest Monkey Fossil Collection Yet

Divers exploring the flooded Cueva Macho in Hispaniola uncovered seven monkey skulls, five jawbones, and other remains of Antillothrix bernensis—the largest monkey fossil collection found on the Dominican island. 3D reconstructions show males and females were similar in size (up to about five pounds) and suggest a fruit-eating diet in small family groups; jaw injuries point to predation by a now-extinct giant owl, offering new insight into the species’ ecology and extinction and informing Caribbean mammal conservation.

via The Daily Galaxy|
#3d-skull-reconstruction#antillothrix-bernensis#dominican-republic
USA Reaches WBC Final After Controversial Strike Three Finish
sports2 months ago

USA Reaches WBC Final After Controversial Strike Three Finish

Team USA edged the Dominican Republic 2-1 in a World Baseball Classic semifinal, sealed by a controversial called strike three on Geraldo Perdomo with two outs in the bottom of the ninth. The absence of an ABS review sparked debate, but USA advances to its third straight WBC final and will face Italy or Venezuela after a bullpen shutdown of the DR in the late innings.

via Sports Illustrated|
#abs#dominican-republic#sports
Skenes Quietly Shines as USA Reaches WBC Final
sports2 months ago

Skenes Quietly Shines as USA Reaches WBC Final

Paul Skenes delivered a calm, efficient 4 1/3 innings in Team USA’s 2-1 World Baseball Classic semifinal win over the Dominican Republic, earning manager Mark DeRosa’s praise as a “special presence” and reinforcing his role as a pitching pillar for the U.S. as they move toward the final; the game spotlighted star power, tense moments, and Skenes’ Air Force Academy background, with former teammates in attendance highlighting the personal backdrop to the performance.

via The New York Times|
#dominican-republic#paul-skenes#pitching
USA advances to WBC final after disputed ninth-inning strike
sports2 months ago

USA advances to WBC final after disputed ninth-inning strike

USA edged the Dominican Republic 2-1 in the World Baseball Classic semifinal on a controversial final strike called by home-plate umpire Cory Blaser, ending Geraldo Perdomo’s at-bat with the tying run on base. Replays and pitch-tracking suggested the slider was well below the zone, and Juan Soto had been rung up earlier on a similar pitch. The DR’s protest highlights how, under a future automatic ball-strike system, such calls might be challengeable, a feature not yet available in this event.

via USA Today|
#baseball#controversial-call#dominican-republic
Henderson’s clutch homer powers USA past DR to reach WBC final
sports2 months ago

Henderson’s clutch homer powers USA past DR to reach WBC final

Gunnar Henderson’s fourth-inning game-tying homer sparked Team USA as they beat the Dominican Republic 2-1 at loanDepot Park, earning a spot in the World Baseball Classic final against Italy or Venezuela. Paul Skenes worked 4 1/3 innings to slow DR’s star-studded lineup, Aaron Judge cut down a runner at third to quell a late rally, and USA’s bullpen closed out the win, setting up a championship showdown.

via The New York Times|
#baseball#championship#dominican-republic