Rays' Wander Franco found guilty in child sex abuse case

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was ascertained guilty of sexual abuse of a minor in the Dominican Republic on Thursday and received a two-year suspended prison sentence Franco now was arrested last year after being accused of having a sexual relationship with a -year-old when he was years old He also faced charges of sexual and commercial exploitation against a minor and human trafficking Franco last played in Major League Baseball in August before he was placed on administrative leave after the statements involving his relationship with the underage girl surfaced Franco played parts of three seasons with the Rays and was named an All-Star in the season This is a urgent news story please check back for updates