After a hearing that lasted several hours, the court set the next sessions for Thursday, June 5, Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, all starting at 9:00 in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All our evidence was obtained in accordance with the Criminal Procedure Code and has the proper judicial authorization. This process adheres to legal rigor and is duly substantiated.<\/p>Claudio Cordero, Litigating Prosecutor<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\nThe litigating prosecutor, Claudio Cordero, reported that during the initial session, the formal accusation by the Public Prosecutor’s Office was read, in addition to the presentation of documentary and expert evidence collected during the investigation phase. Cordero announced that the testimonies of the cited witnesses will begin on Thursday.\n\nThe player’s defense, led by lawyer Teodosio J\u00e1quez, downplayed the probative value of the evidence presented, describing it as a “set of documents without legal force.”\n\n\n
There is no direct evidence linking Wander Franco to the events. Even the minor has denied in interviews having had sexual relations with him.<\/p>Teodosio J\u00e1quez, Defense Attorney<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\nJ\u00e1quez also highlighted that the teenager’s father, who initially filed the complaint, later withdrew the accusation.\n\nThe court, composed of judges Jakayra Veras, Venecia Rojas, and Jos\u00e9 Juan Jim\u00e9nez, reiterated the established schedule and warned the witnesses about the obligation to appear and testify, under penalty of withdrawal if they fail to do so on the indicated dates.\n\nIf found guilty, both Wander Franco and the minor’s mother could face sentences of up to 30 years in prison, according to current criminal law in the Dominican Republic.\n\n\n
At the beginning of the process, the player limited himself to declaring that he hopes “justice will be done”.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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