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Shohei Ohtani interpreter scandal explained: Everything we know as prosecutors say Ippei Mizuhara stole $16M

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Shohei Ohtani interpreter scandal explained: Everything we know as prosecutors say Ippei Mizuhara stole $16M

[ad_1] Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, has been charged with bank fraud and accused of stealing more than $16 million from the Dodgers superstar to “finance his voracious appetite for illegal sports betting,” prosecutors said on April 11. Mizuhara allegedly siphoned millions from Ohtani’s bank account, to which he had direct access, to fund his … Read more

Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter charged in gambling scandal

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Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter charged in gambling scandal

[ad_1] Federal prosecutors have charged Ippei Mizuhara, the since-fired interpreter for Shohei Ohtani, with stealing more than $16 million from the Dodgers superstar to pay debts with an allegedly illegal bookmaker. The U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, Martin Estrada, announced the charge Thursday at a news conference in downtown Los Angeles. “Mr. … Read more

Meet Shohei Ohtani’s new Dodgers interpreter, Will ‘the Thrill’ Ireton

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Meet Shohei Ohtani's new Dodgers interpreter, Will 'the Thrill' Ireton

[ad_1] Dodgers manager Dave Roberts wore a grim expression while talking to reporters in Seoul last Wednesday. The team had just fired interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, who had been accused by representatives of Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani of engaging in a “massive theft” of the Dodgers two-way player’s funds to allegedly pay off at least $4.5 … Read more

How the saga of Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter unfolded — and why it’s not over

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How the saga of Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter unfolded — and why it’s not over

[ad_1] The tip arrived two weeks ago, and it threatened to engulf Major League Baseball’s biggest star, Shohei Ohtani, in scandal. The name of the Los Angeles Dodgers slugger and pitcher had surfaced in a federal investigation of illegal sports gambling — millions of dollars in payments were allegedly made from his bank account to … Read more

What we learned from Shohei Ohtani’s statement blaming interpreter

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What we learned from Shohei Ohtani's statement blaming interpreter

[ad_1] Shohei Ohtani’s calm, deliberate delivery Monday of his version of events surrounding the payment of his longtime interpreter Ippei Mizuhara’s gambling debts leaves no doubt where he stands on the matter. He does not and never has placed bets on any sport. He was oblivious to the alleged theft by Mizuhara of millions of … Read more

Shohei Ohtani responds to theft allegations against his interpreter

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Shohei Ohtani responds to theft allegations against his interpreter

[ad_1] Shohei Ohtani finally broke his silence Monday afternoon. And in a prepared 12-minute statement to reporters at Dodger Stadium, the Japanese star accused his former interpreter and close friend, Ippei Mizuhara, of “theft and fraud” related to payments made from Ohtani’s account to an illegal Orange County bookmaking operation. In front of a packed … Read more

Ohtani set to address media for first time since interpreter fired

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Ohtani set to address media for first time since interpreter fired

[ad_1] Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterMar 24, 2024, 05:27 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani briefly came into the Dodgers clubhouse on Sunday and declared he would make himself available … Read more

MLB opens investigation into Shohei Ohtani, former interpreter

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MLB opens investigation into Shohei Ohtani, former interpreter

[ad_1] T.J. Quinn, ESPN Senior WriterMar 22, 2024, 06:05 PM ET Close T.J. Quinn joined ESPN in November 2007 as an investigative reporter for ESPN’s Enterprise Unit, which is charged with developing long-form, investigative features to be presented across multiple platforms. Major League Baseball has opened a formal investigation into the matter surrounding Los Angeles … Read more

Shohei Ohtani interpreter gambling scandal explained: Lawyers allege ‘massive theft,’ translator changes story

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Shohei Ohtani interpreter gambling scandal explained: Lawyers allege 'massive theft,' translator changes story

[ad_1] Shohei Ohtani’s lawyers say the Dodgers superstar has allegedly been the victim of “massive theft,” reportedly accusing his now-former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, of taking funds from Ohtani to use for illegal gambling. ESPN reports that at least $4.5 million in wire transfers were sent from Ohtani’s bank account to a California bookmaker who is … Read more

MLB launches formal investigation into gambling scandal involving Shohei Ohtani interpreter Ippei Mizuhara

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MLB launches formal investigation into gambling scandal involving Shohei Ohtani interpreter Ippei Mizuhara

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