Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is being investigated by means of a distinct prosecutor within the Dominican Republic nearest a 2d formal grievance was once filed towards him for allegedly enticing in a courting with a minor, ESPN’s Juan Recio reviews. In all, accusations from 3 other women are being regarded into by means of government in Franco’s local Dominican Republic. 

On Aug. 15, the Related Press reported that Dominican Republic government are investigating Franco for a special and preliminary alleged courting with a minor. The file was once showed by means of the place of job of the legal professional common. Ángel Darío Tejeda Fabal, a prosecutor within the Dominican Republic province of Peravia, nearest advised the AP that an investigation into Franco was once distinguishable underneath a category that specialize in minors and gender violence.

In regards to the untouched allegations, Recio writes: 

“After the first complaint against Franco was filed July 17, another girl alleged to the specialized prosecutor’s office for boys, girls and adolescents that she had a relationship with Franco as a minor, sources said. While the third girl has not spoken to authorities, they are still investigating her alleged relationship with Franco, sources said.

“Prosecutors from the category, which investigates crimes dedicated towards kids, hope to talk with Franco within the coming weeks, resources advised ESPN. Within the D.R., the month of consent is eighteen. Someone over 18 who engages in a sexual courting with any person more youthful than 18 can also be charged criminally.”

Major League Baseball recently placed Franco on administrative shed indefinitely underneath the Joint Home Violence, Sexual Attack and Kid Abuse Coverage month the league appears into matching allegations made on social media. MLB and the commissioner have the latitude to self-discipline Franco or any alternative participant deemed in violation of the joint coverage irrespective of legal-system results. 

Franco, 22, signed an 11-year extension with the Rays in November 2021. He was once decided on to his first All-Megastar Sport this season and is hitting .281/.344/.475 in 112 video games.