Overview

• Wander Franco, 23, is charged with sexual abuse, sexual exploitation of a minor, and human trafficking.
• The charges stem from an alleged relationship with a 14-year-old girl that began in December 2022.
• Franco has been on MLB's restricted list since July 2023 and faces an ongoing investigation by the league.
• The trial will be conducted by a panel of judges in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; no date has been set.
• The father of the minor involved has withdrawn his complaint after reaching an agreement with Franco's representatives.