An appeals court in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday ordered a new trial for Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who was convicted earlier this year of sexually abusing a minor and had received a two-year suspended sentence.
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Tampa Bay Rays’ shortstop Wander Franco found guilty in sexual abuse case
Wander Franco, the suspended Tampa Bay Rays shortstop, was found guilty Thursday in a sexual abuse case but received a two-year suspended sentence.
Dominican prosecutors in Wander Franco trial seek 5-year prison sentence
Dominican prosecutors requested on Monday that suspended Tampa Bay Rays player Wander Franco, who faces charges of sexual abuse involving a girl who was 14 years old at the time of the alleged crimes, be sentenced to five years in prison.
Wander Franco charged with gun possession as his trial on child sexual abuse charges continues
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who’s currently on trial on charges including sexual abuse of a minor, was charged Sunday with illegal possession of a handgun, prosecutors said.
Rays shortstop Wander Franco to go on trial
Tampa Bay Rays’ shortstop Wander Franco will go on trial on Wednesday in the Dominican Republic. This comes a little over a month after Franco was formally charged with sexual abusing a 14-year-old girl in the country.
Patriots owner tells Putin: ‘Give me my f‑‑‑ing ring back’
“Putin admired the ring’s size and its 124 diamonds. ‘I could kill someone with this ring,’ he said as he slipped it on his finger and made a fist.”
Olympian dies after being hit by car; world champion cyclist husband arrested
Dennis retired from cycling last year. He and Hoskins were married in 2018.
Palestinian prisoners start to be released, Israeli hostages return to Israel, military says
Israel began releasing 39 Palestinian prisoners on Sunday following Hamas’ release of 13 Israelis and four foreigners in the second round of swaps under a cease-fire deal, the Israeli military said, after the militant group initially delayed the exchange for several hours and claimed that Israel had violated the terms of a truce deal.
Palestinian prisoners start to be released, Israeli hostages return to Israel, military says
Israel began releasing 39 Palestinian prisoners on Sunday following Hamas’ release of 13 Israelis and four foreigners in the second round of swaps under a cease-fire deal, the Israeli military said, after the militant group initially delayed the exchange for several hours and claimed that Israel had violated the terms of a truce deal.
Israel, Hamas begin cease-fire, setting stage for release of some hostages and more aid to Gaza
A four-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas began Friday, allowing sorely needed aid to start flowing into Gaza and setting the stage for the release of dozens of hostages held by militants and Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.