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Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud charges in federal court on Tuesday. Mizuhara admitted to stealing nearly $17 million from Ohtani to pay off sports betting debts owed to an illegal bookmaker. He faces a maximum sentence of 33 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for October 25. Major League Baseball (MLB) has officially cleared Ohtani of any wrongdoing, considering him a victim of fraud and closing its investigation.
Shohei Ohtani's ex-translator, Ippei Mizuhara, now delivers food for Uber Eats — days after pleading guilty to bank fraud charges. Mizuhara faces up to 33 years in prison. READ: https://t.co/Ahxqa6FLfl https://t.co/99zlxJzBO4
Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Japanese baseball great Shohei Ohtani, pleaded guilty on June 4 to stealing nearly $17 million from the athlete's bank account to pay off his own gambling debts, according to US prosecutors https://t.co/P44iYeuVfu https://t.co/PWHqc5Su3F
Ippei Mizuhara, Japanese baseball great Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, pleaded guilty on June 4 to stealing nearly $17 million from the athlete's bank account to pay off his own gambling debts, according to US prosecutors https://t.co/P44iYevt52 https://t.co/ArBCWBfcpg
Japanese baseball great Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter pleaded guilty on June 4 to stealing nearly $17 million from the athlete's bank account to pay off his own gambling debts, according to US prosecutors https://t.co/P44iYevt52 https://t.co/7dbiz8Emja
Japan- Baseballer Shohei Ohtani’s Ex-Interpreter Pleads Guilty To Bank Fraud https://t.co/hpziMAaasR
On Tuesday (4 June) morning, former Shohei Ohtani interpreter Ippei Mizuhara pled guilty to two federal counts of stealing $17m from Ohtani. Mizuhara fell hard and fast into gambling debt with an illegal bookmaker. His sentencing is set for 25 October. https://t.co/3bNk6fgdlI
After pleading guilt to tax fraud and stealing $17M from Shohei Ohtani, Ippei Mizuhara faces: • Up to 33 years in federal prison • Five years of supervised release • A $1,250,000 fine • A $200 mandatory special assessment • A requirement to “pay full restitution” More ⬇️
Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani, pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $17 million from Ohtani's bank account to fund his own gambling debts https://t.co/aOVyFU499f https://t.co/UAdPsw4AGK
MLB announced today it had concluded its investigation into Shohei Ohtani after his former interpreter pleaded guilty to fraud and admitted stealing $17 million from Ohtani And somehow it still isn’t enough for some fans https://t.co/vWHucioQtm
Japanese baseball great Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $17 million from the athlete's bank account to pay off his own gambling debts https://t.co/aOVyFU499f https://t.co/Nwe9f9Rfqz
Ippei Mizuhara pleaded guilty today to bank and tax fraud charges stemming from $17 million he illegally wired from Shohei Ohtani’s account to a bookie. He could face up to 33 years in prison, then potential deportation. Full story from today … https://t.co/LOtDEhZbXm
Shohei Ohtani made a public comment on Ippei Mizuhara's gambling scandal after the investigation completion https://t.co/M0Nz1gRnjq
Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud on Tuesday and admitted to stealing nearly US$17 million from the Japanese baseball player to pay off sports betting debts. READ MORE: https://t.co/1TWO7DWthh https://t.co/1TWO7DWthh
Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter pleads guilty to bank and tax fraud in sports betting case https://t.co/yPO2we4rb8
Ippei Mizuhara, ex-interpreter to Baseball star Shohei Ohtani, pleaded guilty in a deal to stealing nearly $17 million from the athlete's bank account to pay off his gambling debts, according to US prosecutors. Sentencing will be on Oct. 25 https://t.co/OlYOaSnSHA https://t.co/LbVcKLAuiw
Former interpreter to MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud on Tuesday. The sentencing hearing is scheduled for Oct. 25. @Matt_MacKay_ has more below ⤵️ https://t.co/eYmyzQaW5x
Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter is expected to plead guilty Tuesday to bank and tax fraud in a sport betting scandal in which he is accused of stealing nearly $17 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers star over several years. https://t.co/mQU2BxFhsB
Shohei Ohtani has been officially cleared of any wrongdoing by the MLB after his former translator Ippei Mizuhara pleaded guilty in federal court to bank and tax fraud charges. (via @MLB) https://t.co/EYpJsG5pUb
Ippei Mizuhara, former interpreter for Shohei Ohtani, has pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud charges. He faces a maximum of 30 years for bank fraud and three years for submitting a false tax return. Sentencing is scheduled for October 25. https://t.co/8oM7mbWKwy
Shohei Ohtani declined to answer any further questions about Ippei Mizuhara’s plea deal just now He referred back to today’s earlier statement https://t.co/0nChESZ4B3
Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter pleads guilty to two counts of fraud https://t.co/Lw8x05702s
Shohei Ohtani’s Ex-Interpreter Pleads Guilty in $16 Million Fraud Case Tied to Gambling Scandal More: https://t.co/U6KHCG0npm https://t.co/QUveIcOrTU
US attorney Martin Estrada on today’s guilty plea from Ippei Mizuhara … https://t.co/YL1E7meOIk
Ippei Mizuhara pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud charges today and faces up to 33 years in prison. Mizuhara addressing the court: “I worked for victim A and had access to his bank account and had fallen into major gambling debt. I went ahead and wired money … with his bank… https://t.co/gOkKWgUc9Z
Ippei Mizuhara, the interpreter who for years worked closely with Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani, pleaded guilty in court Tuesday. https://t.co/FHv0o5k0zq
More here from @BillShaikin on all of today’s Shohei Ohtani/Ippei Mizuhara news (as well as the other gambling scandal impacting baseball) https://t.co/xyIrPjDb9B
Shohei Ohtani has been cleared by MLB following Ippei Mizuhara's guilty plea to bank and tax fraud. https://t.co/FjM65h2ZbL
Ippei Mizuhara, the ex-interpreter for Shohei Ohtani, pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud charges in federal court on Tuesday. Major League Baseball called the case 'closed.' https://t.co/KQfyfSRcCE
Statement from Shohei Ohtani on Ippei Mizuhara’s guilty plea today https://t.co/3jlsx2Xv5j
Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter Ippei Mizuhara pleads guilty to fraud after stealing nearly $17M from him, MLB closes investigation https://t.co/cBLhYIFTAk https://t.co/kRX1fzB0Cz
Ippei Mizuhara, ex-interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani, pleads guilty in sports betting case. https://t.co/AUOkcZQXRs https://t.co/1lubPD9xDi
MLB responded to Ippei Mizuhara's guilty plea by officially clearing Shohei Ohtani of wrongdoing in gambling probe https://t.co/TcLakRBCtr https://t.co/9ccd0oxcfF
Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $17 million from Ohtani and committing tax fraud. He faces up to 33 years in federal prison. MORE » https://t.co/MDOTsziwHC https://t.co/8Lyrw4ZLaj
Ippei Mizuhara has officially plead guilty to bank and tax fraud charges today. He faces up to 33 years in prison. This officially closes the investigation on Shohei Ohtani who is now considered a victim of fraud. “Based on the thoroughness of the federal investigation that… https://t.co/qkR4sWrEdL
Japanese baseball great Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $17 million from the athlete's bank account to pay off his own gambling debts, according to US prosecutors https://t.co/OlYOaSnSHA https://t.co/u6EXB8iIFw
The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $17 million from the Japanese baseball player. https://t.co/4II2EOy3lI
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Shohei Ohtani gambling scandal: MLB officially clears Dodgers star after investigation into interpreter's bets https://t.co/KGkSzDU5sw
The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud on Tuesday and admitted to stealing nearly $17 million from the Japanese baseball player to pay off sports betting debts. https://t.co/vWMxKnUubF
Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter, pleads guilty to stealing $17m from MLB star https://t.co/mt02883bMo
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From @TheAthletic: Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, who was embroiled in a betting scandal, pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud. https://t.co/7sARtFyafN
Ippei Mizuhara, former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, has pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud and admitted to stealing nearly $17 million from the Japanese baseball player in a sports betting case. https://t.co/53rWrPbPVR
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After Ippei Mizuhara pled guilty today, MLB has cleared Shohei Ohtani and closed it’s investigation, per @JeffPassan. “MLB considers Shohei Ohtani a victim of fraud and this matter has been closed.” https://t.co/JPbVZ06ZRg
Shohei Ohtani has been cleared by MLB. "I had fallen into major gambling debt. The only thing I could think was using his money to help pay for the debt," Ippei Mizuhara told the court, according to Los Angeles ABC station KABC. https://t.co/nvJRer7URC
After Ippei Mizuhara's guilty plea, MLB has cleared Shohei Ohtani and closed its investigation, citing the thoroughness of the federal investigation and the criminal proceedings not being contested. “MLB considers Shohei Ohtani a victim of fraud and this matter has been closed.”
MLB statement: “Based on the thoroughness of the federal investigation that was made public, the information MLB collected, and the criminal proceeding being resolved without being contested, MLB considers Shohei Ohtani a victim of fraud and this matter has been closed.”
From MLB: “Based on the thoroughness of the federal investigation that was made public, the information MLB collected, and the criminal proceeding being resolved without being contested, MLB considers Shohei Ohtani a victim of fraud and this matter has been closed.”
Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's disgraced former interpreter, pleads guilty to bank and tax fraud in connection with gambling scheme and now faces up to 33 years in prison https://t.co/mgTpq37JkQ https://t.co/7MXQXVsue1
Shohei Ohtani gambling scandal: Interpreter Ippei Mizuhara pleads guilty, faces up to 33 years in prison https://t.co/aKA8jLWk75
Ippei Mizuhara pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud and one count of submitting a false tax return Tuesday in court. How much prison time could Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter face? 🔗 https://t.co/84Yx7e20es https://t.co/s4IqU1Hofo
NEWS: Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani’s former and longtime interpreter, pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud charges during a change-of-plea hearing in federal court this morning. Total maximum sentence: 33 years. Sentencing is set for Oct. 25 at 2 pm PT.
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The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to plead guilty Tuesday to bank and tax fraud in a sports betting case where he will admit to stealing nearly $17 million from the Japanese baseball player. https://t.co/5XMQmhQe6s
Ippei Mizuhara is scheduled to plead guilty to bank and tax fraud today, according to the AP. Mizuhara stole $17 million from Shohei Ohtani to pay sports betting debts owed to an illegal bookmaker.
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