Tampa Ray’s Wander Franco Paid Mom Of 14-Year-Old Hush Money
Things are not looking good for baseball’s number one prospect after he was formally charged with sexual abuse and sexual exploitation against a minor in the Dominican Republic. Prosecutors filed a formal accusation against Tampa Bay Ray’s Wander Franco shocking the sports world. The 23-year-old shortstop previously had charges that were eventually dismissed including money laundering and commercial sexual exploitation. However, the current investigation lists sexual abuse, kidnapping, and seduction of a minor and even human trafficking.
Indictment Filed On Tampa Bay Ray’s Wander Franco:
Tampa Bay Rays’ Wander Franco was placed on administrative leave through June 1 under an agreement between Major League Baseball and the players’ association. It all stems from an investigation that continues in an alleged relationship with a minor. It’s being alleged that Franco was aware of her age and would pay thousands to the girls mother in order to keep her quiet about their relationship.
According to WFLA, “The paper reports the indictment was filed on Monday night, and the minor’s mother — Martha Vanessa Chevalier — has also been charged with trafficking, sexual exploitation, and money laundering. Chief Prosecutor Kelmi Duncan explained Monday the prosecution was working on the case, saying ‘we are still on time to deposit the conclusive acts.’”
While this investigation is on going, Franco has not played for the Rays and on August 14, he was placed on administrative leave. The 23-year-old shortstop previously had charges that were eventually dismissed including money laundering and commercial sexual exploitation. However, the current investigation lists sexual abuse, kidnapping, and seduction of a minor and even human trafficking. These are all very serious charges and his future in baseball in general doesn’t look promising. The news first went viral on X after a viral video surfaced online speculating about his relationship with an underage girl.