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Wander Franco trial: Rays star faces sexual abuse, human trafficking charges in Dominican Republic

By The Associated Press

Published: June 02, 2025 at 4:32PM EDT

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco attends his trial on charges of sexually abusing a minor, sexual and commercial exploitation against a minor and human trafficking, in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Ricardo Hernandez, File)

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Climate & Environment

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