Posted on 04/12/2024 3:03:35 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Shohei Ohtani's interpreter Ippei Mizuhara is apparently nearing a plea bargain with federal agents. Released documents note no evidence that he gambled on baseball.
Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani, is in some big trouble. He was accused of and is reportedly preparing to plead guilty to stealing money from the two-time MVP in order to cover his gambling debts, and it turns out, it's worse than we all thought.
It was reported on Thursday that Mizuhara transferred more than $16 million from Ohtani's bank account, far more than the $4.5 million that was initially reported.
One question that everyone was wondering was did Mizuhara bet on baseball. That'd make an already bad situation even worse. It turns out, according to an affidavit, Mizuhara appears to be in the clear there.
Ippei Mizuhara appears to have not bet on baseball after all
While Mizuhara did confess to betting, he emphatically denied betting on baseball. If Ohtani was at all involved, that could've been a very serious situation.
Ippei Mizuhara told ESPN he bet on international soccer, the NBA, the NFL and college football, saying, “I never bet on baseball. That’s 100 percent. I knew that rule.”
It turns out that Mizuhara, a man who told countless lies to a player who trusted him, was telling the truth in this circumstance. He did not bet on baseball as an FBI agent wrote in an affidavit that "records do not reflect any bets on baseball games."
Mizuhara not betting on baseball, unlike Pete Rose, shows that games Ohtani has appeared in have not been impacted by betting, which is definitely important.
While this is a positive development, Mizuhara is still in huge trouble. He was charged with bank fraud on Thursday, which carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison.
Manfred’s pandering pays off!
What about Shoeless Joe?
The rest of the league were licking their chops hoping this would end up taking Ohtani off the Dodgers roster.
Better luck next time Boyz! Go Dodgers!!!!
Maybe, but you can’t prove that, so maybe not.
You shouldn’t be so overconfident. What if a real investigation is forced on MLB, and the truth comes out?
Don’t count on it.
And the Yankees were always the Evil Empire, until lately.
You probably support the election coverup, and Hunter’s laptop.
It would be so G’D stupid if they were betting on baseball. Just think for a second what that could have cost Ohtani?
He can’t be that stupid and careless, so I’m inclined to believe what they’re telling us.
Oh F’ that and you’re totally out of line even posting that.
I’m gonna’ long remember such an insult Nick.
In fact, I feel like cussing your little stupid ass out for that.
LIke the comedian noted the other night: Ohtani made a statement in defense of his interpreter but nobody could understand what he said.
Look at the facts, it makes no sense.
An interpreter who is 10-15 years older somehow convinced a bookie to allow him to bet obscene amounts. (Bookies won't et you bet a lot, without some kind of proof).
Then, that interpreter, went to a bank impersonating him and made the transfer to an account under federal investigation? It was just that easy? Banks wouldn't know one of their richest and most famous customers, and had no security in place? Also, banks have risk management systems, that prevent you from sending to accounts under federal investigation.
My friend was telling me he went to his home branch a few weeks ago to make a transfer of $2000, and they didn't even let him, even though it was actually him. Banks are not that easy to dupe, especially on six figure transfers.
Why am I out of line, you are bragging about coverups and the FBI being corrupt.
You seem to be very low IQ or you’re drinking a little early in the day.
You don’t know if there’s a cover up or not. You’re speculating using your predetermined bias. Why are you making shit up?
AND WHY THE F’ ARE YOU INSULTING ME?
It doesn’t make much sense for Ohtani to be involved, it would be way too stupid and risky of him. There are ways to embezzle money from super rich people you know? You guys just want to believe the cover up theory.
Let Rose in the Hall!
Unfortunately, Mr. Rose didn't have the advantage of an interpreter.....
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