Tampa Bay Rays' Wander Franco Defies Summons in Dominican Republic

Despite the player's absence, the investigation into allegations of a relationship with a minor continues; no criminal charges filed yet.

Wander Franco, Tampa Bay Rays player, failed to comply with a summons in the Dominican Republic as part of an inquiry into allegations of a relationship with a minor.
Franco dismissed his legal team hours before he was scheduled to appear in court.
The Dominican attorney general’s office has not yet filed a criminal charge against Franco.
The judge indicated that the process must continue despite Franco's absence.
Franco was placed on the Restricted List by the Rays and on administration leave by MLB after the allegations were made public.