Overview

• Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is under investigation for charges of commercial sexual exploitation and money laundering, following an alleged sexual relationship with a then 14-year-old girl.
• The girl's mother has also been charged with commercial sexual exploitation and money laundering, allegedly receiving tens of thousands of dollars and a car from Franco.
• Franco, who was MLB's top prospect in 2021, is currently out on $35,000 bail and could face up to 20 years in prison.
• Franco's attorney has raised questions about the authenticity of the documents and references in the prosecutor's file.
• The girl, now 15, has spoken about her severely damaged and toxic relationship with her mother, who she said sees her as an object to make money.