The prosecution completed its questioning of witnesses and presentation of evidence in Wander Franco’s sexual abuse trial on Monday. The case will resume June 17 when the government will make closing statements, according to various reports from the Dominican Republic.

The Rays shortstop is facing charges of sexual abuse, sexual exploitation of a minor and human trafficking stemming from a relationship with a 14-year-old girl in 2022 when Franco was 21 and had just completed his second season in Tampa Bay. The former All-Star could face up to 30 years if convicted on all of the charges.

Franco’s attorney told the Associated Press on Monday that he will ask the court to exonerate his client after hearing the prosecution’s case.

“He didn’t commit the acts he’s accused of,” Teodosio Jáqu

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