Channel 10 WTSP-TV Sports Director Evan Closky joins Locked On Rays co-host Kevin Weiss to discuss the latest with the Wander Franco situation.
Back in August, allegations were made against Tampa Bay Rays shortstop of having an inappropriate relationship with a minor(s).
Now, details of the investigation are beginning to come to light.
Franco is expected to appear before a judge in the Dominican Republic on Friday, Jan. 5, 2023 -- after that country's authorities detained because he failed to show up to a summons.
Dominican prosecutors have accused Franco of commercial sexual exploitation and money laundering, according to the Associated Press.
A timeline of the recent events from the past week-plus:

Dec. 28, 2023: Franco fails to meet with D.R. prosecutor

Jan. 1, 2024: Franco detained in D.R.

Jan. 3, 2024: Franco accused of sexual exploitation, money laundering


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