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    Rays’ Wander Franco faces additional charge of human trafficking

    By Marc Topkin,

    12 days ago
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    Rays shortstop Wander Franco could face a prison term of up to 20 years if convicted of human trafficking, which was among the formal charges filed against him this week by prosecutors in the Dominican Republic. [ IVY CEBALLO | Times ]

    ST. PETERSBURG — Rays shortstop Wander Franco could face a prison term of up to 20 years if convicted of human trafficking, which was among the formal charges filed against him this week by prosecutors in the Dominican Republic.

    The new charge was included in a news release from the Public Ministry that said “Franco’s conduct” violated several provisions of Dominican law that define rights and protections for minors and impose severe penalties for human trafficking, including a prison term of 15-20 years.

    Franco also has been charged with sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of a minor, stemming from a relationship with...

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