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Dominican appeals court grants new trial for convicted MLB star Wander Franco in sexual abuse case

A Dominican appeals court has ordered a new trial for Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who was previously convicted of sexually abusing a minor and received a two-year suspended prison sentence. Franco's legal team had sought to overturn the conviction and sentence, while prosecutors were advocating for a five-year sentence.

Dominican appeals court grants new trial for convicted MLB star Wander Franco in sexual abuse case

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Key Highlights

  • Wander Franco was convicted of sexually abusing a minor.
  • He received a two-year suspended prison sentence.
  • The appeals court in the Dominican Republic ordered a new trial.
  • Franco's attorneys argued for the suspension of his conviction.
  • Prosecutors had been seeking a five-year prison sentence.
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  1. Dominican appeals court grants new trial for convicted MLB star Wander Franco in sexual abuse case

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