Ex-Shohei Ohtani interpreter Ippei Mizuhara pleads not guilty
LOS ANGELES — A former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani pleaded not guilty Tuesday to bank fraud and tax fraud charges, a formal step ahead of a plea deal struck with federal prosecutors in a wide-ranging sports betting case. It is. Prosecutors say Ippei Mizuhara stole about $17 million from Otani in […]
Ex-Shohei Ohtani translator’s alleged $17M theft inspires TV show
A live-action drama based on the gambling scandal of Shohei Otani’s former translator, Ippei Mizuhara, is about to be released into theaters. Lionsgate Television is producing a scripted series about an absurd situation involving baseball’s biggest star, and one of his closest friends tries to cover an alleged gambling debt with a California bookie. has […]
Ex-Shohei Ohtani translator allegedly sent stolen money to ‘Real Housewives’ star
It’s already a strange case involving Shohei Otani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, but this is just another strange development. Ryan Boyajian, a current cast member on “The Real Housewives of Orange County,” is an official who Mizuhara allegedly sent money to to pay off excessive gambling debts to an alleged California bookmaker. Met. According to […]
Report: Ex-Shohei Ohtani Interpreter Ippei Mizuhara likely To Plead Guilty To Federal Crimes
In this photo taken on March 16, 2024, Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers attends a press conference at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul prior to the 2024 MLB Seoul Series baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Dodgers Showing the athlete (right) and his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara (left). San […]
Who is Ippei Mizuhara, ex-Shohei Ohtani interpreter accused of ‘massive theft’?
Shohei Ohtani’s translator, Ippei Mizuhara, unexpectedly found himself at the center of the baseball world Wednesday when he was fired for his alleged involvement in a “grand theft” of the Japanese star’s money transferred to illegal bookmakers. According to the Los Angeles TimesOtani’s lawyers claim Mizuhara, 39, used millions of dollars to bet with Matthew […]