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Twins' Sano not suspended for alleged assault

In a statement from MLB, its "comprehensive investigation" included interviews of more than 20 individuals, including Sano and the complainant.
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Miguel Sano #22 of the Minnesota Twins

MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano will not be suspended by Major League Baseball following its investigation into a sexual assault claim made on social media.

In a statement from MLB, its "comprehensive investigation" included interviews of more than 20 individuals, including Sano and the complainant, as well as a review of available documents, including communication records."

"At the conclusion of the investigation, the Office of the Commissioner found that there was insufficient evidence to support a disciplinary determination against Sano, due to conflicting and inconsistent witness accounts and the absence of contemporaneous substantiation," the statement reads. "Barring the receipt of any new information or evidence, the Office of the Commissioner will not impose discipline on Sano in connection with the alleged incident."

The Twins released the following statement:

"The Minnesota Twins fully support the joint MLB-MLBPA policy which governs serious matters of this nature. The Twins are pleased that the Commissioner's Office has concluded its investigation with respect to Miguel Sano. Miguel can now return his sole focus to the season ahead. Per team protocol, the Twins will not comment further on this matter."

In December, Twin Cities photographer Betsy Bissen said Sano, after an autograph signing at a store she was volunteering at, grabbed her wrist and attempted to pull her into a back door.

"I pulled back as he held onto my wrist. It hurt, how badly he was grasping at my wrist, but he wouldn't let go," she wrote then. "I wasn't going to give up my fight though. He then leaned down and tried to kiss me, more than once. No, he didn't rape me, but he sure did assault me," she wrote.

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