Rays' Wander Franco Arrested in Dominican Republic Amid Investigation
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Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco appeared before a prosecutor in the Dominican Republic to address allegations of inappropriate relationships with minors. He was accompanied by his legal team but details of the meeting remain undisclosed. Franco had previously ignored a summons and is under investigation for alleged relationships with three minors, with legal actions filed by at least two people. No criminal charges have been filed yet, and MLB placed him on administrative leave in August, with the Rays expressing support for the investigation.
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