MLB interpreter fired, law enforcement asked to investigate alleged theft

[LadyStanley]

Shohei Ohtani's reps request law enforcement investigate alleged theft by fired interpreter, per report

We have a new explanation for the change in Ohtani's story: No one actually talked to Ohtani.

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Big ticket star's interpreter fired over alleged theft to pay off gambling debts. Law enforcement asked to investigate by player's camp.

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[LadyStanley]

MLB opens investigation into Shohei Ohtani interpreter allegations

Shohei Ohtani's lawyers have accused fired interpreter Ippei Mizuhara of a "massive theft."

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MLB starts its own investigation

 

[sneakytitz]

Even if he is 110% involved, there is no way the MLB implicates or punishes Ohtani. He is their golden goose. Now, if it happened after he was useful, he'd be given the Pete Rose treatment.

 

[LadyStanley]

Confusion reigns as baseball world grapples with Shohei Ohtani-Ippei Mizuhara gambling scandal

After days of speculation and questions, one thing players and agents seem to agree on is that they don't believe Ohtani is a gambling man.

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Confusion

 

[LadyStanley]

Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, facing federal charge for allegedly stealing $16M from Dodgers star

Mizuhara is reportedly in negotiations to plead guilty in connection to the alleged theft of Ohtani's money to cover gambling debts.

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Allegedly stole $16m

 

[LadyStanley]

Turned himself in yesterday.

What's next for Shohei Ohtani and MLB after Ippei Mizuhara was formally charged with bank fraud?

Here are 3 questions that were addressed by the IRS Special Agent report and 3 questions still to be answered.

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MLB investigation on hold until end of criminal process. No evidence Ohtani did anything wrong. No evidence of any baseball bets.

 

[LadyStanley]

Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, released on $25K bond after turning himself in to feds

Mizuhara is accused of stealing $16 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers star.

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Out on bail. Plea bargain planned.

 

[LadyStanley]

New details emerge in alleged gambling ring behind Shohei Ohtani-Ippei Mizuhara scandal

It turns out the money was going from Ohtani's bank account to an illegal bookie to ... casinos.

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More details on money laundrying in process.

As far as MLB and team are concerned, player is a victim and there will be no repercussions

 

[LadyStanley]

Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, agrees to plead guilty to 2 charges in gambling scandal

Ippei Mizuhara agreed to plea guilty to a pair of charges after he stole nearly $17 million from Shohei Ohtani to help cover up gambling losses.

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Pleading guilty to two charges

 

[LadyStanley]

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani asks judge for baseball cards seized from former interpreter in scandal

Shohei Ohtani is coming off an MVP season with the Dodgers, who he helped lead to a World Series win earlier this year.

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Ohtani asks for ownership of $325k worth of baseball cards fraudulently purchased by interpretor.

 

[LadyStanley]

Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, sentenced to 57 months in prison after $17 million theft

The former Dodgers and Angels interpreter pleaded guilty to charges of bank fraud and tax fraud.

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Sentenced to 57 months in prison plus 3 years of supervision after release

Faced 33 years in prison