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Rays’ Wander Franco Hit with Weapons Charge While Standing Trial for Sexual Misconduct.Duongnhung

June 10, 2025 by mrs z

El pelotero dominicano de los Rays de TAmpa Bay, Wander Franco, se sienta durante su juicio por cargos de abuso sexual contra una menor en Puerto Plata, el lunes 2 de junio de 2025 (AP Foto/Ricardo Hernández)
Wander Franco was charged with gun possession as he stands trail in a sexual abuse case. (AP Foto/Ricardo Hernández)

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Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was charged with illegal possession of a firearm Sunday as he continues to stand trial on charges of sexual abuse, according to multiple reports.

The gun possession charge stems from a November altercation that resulted in Franco’s arrest. The 24-year-old Franco was arrested after an altercation with another man. Two guns were seized by police, one of which was found in Franco’s vehicle.

That gun — a semiautomatic Glock 19 — is reportedly registered in Franco’s uncle’s name. Franco’s lawyer, Antonio Garcia Lorenzo, argued that because the gun is licensed, “there’s nothing illegal about it,” per reports.

Franco is currently on trial in the Dominican Republic on charges of sexual and commercial exploitation of a minor. Franco is accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl. He allegedly paid the girl’s mother thousands of dollars to engage in the relationship. The girl’s mother was also charged with sexual abuse of a minor and money laundering.

Once considered the top overall prospect in the minor leagues, Franco was in the midst of a breakout MLB season when allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a minor emerged in 2023. Franco was placed on the restricted list by the Rays that August as MLB investigated the situation. Shortly after that story broke, MLB placed Franco on administrative leave under the league’s joint domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy. He has not appeared in an MLB game since August 2023.

MLB’s investigation into Franco remains ongoing as he stands trial in the Dominican Republic. Franco — who signed an 11-year, $182 million contract with the Rays in 2021 — faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted.

 

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