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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Martin Adames

Wander Franco's sex abuse trial has been postponed 5 months

Dominican Republic Franco Trial - (Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

The trial against Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who has been charged with sexually abusing a minor, sexual and commercial exploitation against a minor, and human trafficking, was postponed on Thursday and scheduled to resume June 2, 2025.

Dominican judge Yacaira Veras postponed the hearing at the request of prosecutors because of the absence of several key witnesses in the case.

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