Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco trial advances in Puerto Plata

[Dolores]

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Suspended Tampa Bay slugger Wander Franco faces serious charges including sexual abuse and human trafficking involving a 14-year-old girl during his trial underway in Puerto Plata, on the north coast of the Dominican Republic. The case came to the open when the child complained she was not getting her fair part of the deal that had the complicity of at least her mother. In addition to the baseball player, the victim’s mother, Martha Vanessa Chevalier Almonte, is also charged with alleged sexual exploitation and money laundering.

The start of the actual trial was initially slated for December but was postponed for June 2025.

If convicted, Franco and the mother of the minor could face up to 30 years in prison.

24-year old Franco, who was an All-Star in 2023 before the allegations emerged, told judges he seeks “justice to be done.”

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[RDKNIGHT]

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Let’s see how Wander Franco gets out of this one. I’m sure someone’s already figuring out who he has to pay off — because he will pay. He’s not going to see real prison time, I can almost guarantee that. And if they do say he’s “serving time,” don’t be surprised if it’s in one of his mansions with all the luxuries. This whole case will get swept under the rug — somehow, some way. That’s just how it works here.

 

[CristoRey]

He's lucky he was arrested for this crime down here and not in the USA.

 

[Manuel01]

Let’s see how Wander Franco gets out of this one. I’m sure someone’s already figuring out who he has to pay off — because he will pay. He’s not going to see real prison time, I can almost guarantee that. And if they do say he’s “serving time,” don’t be surprised if it’s in one of his mansions with all the luxuries. This whole case will get swept under the rug — somehow, some way. That’s just how it works here.

You might be right but his career is already over. He lost enough !
But actually he should get a year for stupidity (admitting and confirming the relationship by whats app in text and voice messages for several month).
This guy was so stupid, the DA it self could not believe it.

 

[NanSanPedro]

You might be right but his career is already over. He lost enough !
But actually he should get a year for stupidity (admitting and confirming the relationship by whats app in text and voice messages for several month).
This guy was so stupid, the DA it self could not believe it.

I agree but mom needs to be beach slapped for allowing that or even encouraging it to happen.

 

[keepcoming]

I agree but mom needs to be beach slapped for allowing that or even encouraging it to happen.

Glad she was also charged.

 

[CristoRey]

I agree but mom needs to be beach slapped for allowing that or even encouraging it to happen.

I can't count the number of times mom or auntie has attempted to pair me up with a girl who was clearly a minor.

Without being rude, I always give them the same response "sorry but no women under 30, enjoy the rest of your afternoon/ evening"

 

[Manuel01]

I agree but mom needs to be beach slapped for allowing that or even encouraging it to happen.

You are 100% right !The true criminal is in deed the mother.
It was against the law but this comes as closed as it gets to a "Victimless Crime".
Let's be honest....If the Girl would not have scr... him, she would have scr... somebody else.
All her Family knew about it and benefited from it.
This thing only blow up in his face because he stopped financing them.

 

[Manuel01]

I can't count the number of times mom or auntie has attempted to pair me up with a girl who was clearly a minor.

Without being rude, I always give them the same response "sorry but no women under 30, enjoy the rest of your afternoon/ evening"

"sorry but no women under 30" What is wrong with you ???? Don't make us "Gringos" a bad name as "necrophile" LOL.

Leave the +30 ones to the Dominicans. A wise foreigner once told me: Dominican Women are all a Headache. At least get a young Headache.

 

[CristoRey]

Not making excuses for this fella's choices however I think it important people understand the Dominican Republic did not officially ban child marriages until January 6, 2021 under the leadership of the current President.

Dominican Republic President Approves Bill to End Child Marriage | International Justice Mission

January 6, 2021 was a historic day in the Dominican Republic’s fight to protect children from violence. President Abinader approved a bill that eliminates all legal ground for child marriage. Click to read more.

www.ijm.org

 

[RDKNIGHT]

He's lucky he was arrested for this crime down here and not in the USA.

I agree in the states he would be P diddy number 2

 

[RDKNIGHT]

You might be right but his career is already over. He lost enough !
But actually he should get a year for stupidity (admitting and confirming the relationship by whats app in text and voice messages for several month).
This guy was so stupid, the DA it self could not believe it.

I’ve been saying it for years: the education here is very low. And this is the result.