Prosecutors describe their evidence in Wander Franco trial as 'convincing' and 'compelling'
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Key prosecution witnesses testified on Friday in the trial of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who faces charges of sexual abuse against a minor , before the Puerto Plata Collegiate Court in the Dominican Republic.
The trial that was initially scheduled for Dec. 12 was postponed until earlier this week and three hearings have been held.
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