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Franco faces charges of sexual abuse, sexual exploitation against a minor and human trafficking. The charges carry a potential sentence of up to 20 years.
He is also under an MLB investigation under its domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy until the case is resolved.
Because Franco cannot leave the Dominican Republic under his bail agreement, his inability to report allowed the Rays to pursue the placement of Franco on the restricted list.
Also on Thursday, the father of the girl, who in January filed a complaint against Franco, reached an agreement with Franco’s legal representatives and withdrew his complaint. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed during the hearing.
Juan Arturo Recio is an ESPN Staff Writer based in the Dominican Republic.
