Wander Franco, once one of Major League Baseball's brightest young talents, has been found criminally responsible for abuse of a minor by a court in the Dominican Republic. Despite the ruling, he will not serve a prison sentence following a judicial exemption from punishment.
The verdict, delivered in Puerto Plata, concludes a closely watched case that has drawn international attention due to the player's rapid rise in professional baseball and the seriousness of the allegations. Following the verdict, Franco was seen leaving court with family members.
