Prosecutors to Accuse Wander Franco of Commercial Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
Prosecutors in the Dominican Republic plan to present formal accusations against Rays shortstop Wander Franco to the court in June, according to a published report.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Goal 5: Gender Equality
- Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
The Dominican newspaper El Nuevo Diario reported late Monday that Franco, 23, will be accused of commercial sexual exploitation of a minor, stemming from an alleged relationship that started in December 2022 with a then-14-year-old girl. Franco was 21 at the time.
Previous Accusations and Dismissals
- Sexual and psychological abuse
- Abduction
- Money laundering and sexual exploitation (dismissed)
Franco, who has not played since allegations of the relationship first surfaced on social media on Aug. 13, is currently on administrative leave through June 1. That non-disciplinary status could be extended via an agreement between Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association.
Player Status and Reinstatement
- Initially placed on the restricted list
- Shifted to administrative leave in August
- Reinstated to the Rays’ 40-man roster following the World Series
- Taken off the roster and placed back on administrative leave on March 28
He was taken off the roster and placed back on administrative leave on March 28, and the Rays are paying him his $2 million salary. He also is under investigation and subject to possible discipline by Major League Baseball, though no action is likely until the Dominican legal process plays out.
Judge’s Decision
- Denied Franco’s request to suspend his monthly check-ins with the court
- Denied Franco’s request to return the roughly $33,000 he had to deposit to obtain conditional release after being detained
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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 5: Gender Equality | Target 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres | Indicator not mentioned in the article |
| SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | Target 8.7: Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labor, end modern slavery and human trafficking, and secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labor | Indicator not mentioned in the article |
| SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions | Target 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children | Indicator not mentioned in the article |
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 5: Gender Equality
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
The issues highlighted in the article relate to gender equality, decent work and economic growth, and peace, justice, and strong institutions.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- Target 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres
- Target 8.7: Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labor, end modern slavery and human trafficking, and secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labor
- Target 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children
Based on the article’s content, the specific targets that can be identified are related to eliminating violence against women and girls, eradicating forced labor and child labor, and ending abuse and exploitation of children.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
No indicators are mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets.
The article provides information about the accusations against Wander Franco but does not mention any specific indicators that can be used to measure progress towards the targets.
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