Rays' Franco has pardon revoked in sex abuse case
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 8:57 PM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
A Dominican Republic appeals court revoked the pardon given to Wander Franco of the Tampa Bay Rays on October 29, 2026. Franco was convicted for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor, leading to the court's decision to uphold the conviction. The ruling emphasizes the seriousness of the offenses he committed. Franco has not publicly commented on the revocation as of this report.
- •Franco's pardon was revoked by a Dominican Republic appeals court.
- •He was convicted for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor.
- •The court upheld the conviction, emphasizing the offense's seriousness.
- •No public comment from Franco following the ruling.
- 9:40 PMESPN MLB — Rays' Franco has pardon revoked, upholding conviction in sex abuse case
"A Dominican Republic appeals court revoked a pardon awarded to the Rays' Wander Franco after he was convicted for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor.
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