LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani said Monday he never bet on sports or knowingly paid any gambling debts accumulated by his longtime interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. Instead, the Los Angeles Dodgers star claims his close friend lied to him for years and stole millions from the two-time MVP.Ohtani gave his version of events during a news… Continue reading Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports — interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole money and told lies – Chicago Tribune
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Shohei Ohtani to speak to media for 1st time since illegal gambling and theft allegations against interpreter – Chicago Tribune
LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani plans to speak to the media Monday for the first time since the illegal gambling and theft allegations involving the Los Angeles Dodgers star and his interpreter emerged during the team’s trip to South Korea. The interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was fired by the Dodgers last week when the team opened… Continue reading Shohei Ohtani to speak to media for 1st time since illegal gambling and theft allegations against interpreter – Chicago Tribune