Heather Dubrow has been hyping up Season 18 of The Real Housewives of Orange County, teasing lots of drama to come.
While that’s become a common claim from cast members this time Fancy Pants might be on to something.
She confirmed that although they wrapped filming Season 18 a few weeks ago, so why were the Bravo cameras back up a few days ago?
Heather teased that something “so crazy” occurred and, as is known to happen sometimes, the producers wanted to capture the cast’s reaction in real time.
However, this incident wasn’t the only drama viewers will see this season. Heather said there will be more than enough to keep Rhoc fans entertained.
We’ve already heard snippets of an altercation between Tamra Judge and Shannon Beador, but there’s much more in store for viewers.
Heather Dubrow teases craziness in Season 18
We got a tiny snippet of...
While that’s become a common claim from cast members this time Fancy Pants might be on to something.
She confirmed that although they wrapped filming Season 18 a few weeks ago, so why were the Bravo cameras back up a few days ago?
Heather teased that something “so crazy” occurred and, as is known to happen sometimes, the producers wanted to capture the cast’s reaction in real time.
However, this incident wasn’t the only drama viewers will see this season. Heather said there will be more than enough to keep Rhoc fans entertained.
We’ve already heard snippets of an altercation between Tamra Judge and Shannon Beador, but there’s much more in store for viewers.
Heather Dubrow teases craziness in Season 18
We got a tiny snippet of...
- 5/22/2024
- by Alicea James
- Monsters and Critics
Can’t get enough of Bluey? Then you’re in luck, because Disney+ and Disney Jr. will roll out a series of “minisodes” beginning this July.
The 20 one- to three-minute shorts “highlight funny and sweet moments featuring Bluey and Bingo, leaning into playful interactions and games that further explore the characters and world of Bluey,” per the official description. Bluey creator Joe Brumm penned the new installments.
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The 20 one- to three-minute shorts “highlight funny and sweet moments featuring Bluey and Bingo, leaning into playful interactions and games that further explore the characters and world of Bluey,” per the official description. Bluey creator Joe Brumm penned the new installments.
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- 5/9/2024
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
In what could have easily been the next season of “American Crime Story,” Lionsgate Television is diving into the gambling scandal that’s rocked Major League Baseball since March.
Lionsgate is developing a scripted series about how Shohei Ohtani, the Japanese superstar of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Angels, became the subject of massive fraud and theft at the hands of his longtime interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. Just days ago, Mizuhara agreed to plead guilty to accusations he stole almost $17 million from Ohtani to pay off gambling debts.
Scott Delman (“Station Eleven”) will produce along with Albert Chen, a former senior editor with Sports Illustrated, MLB Network contributor, and the writer of “Billion Dollar Fantasy” about the battle between gambling apps DraftKings and FanDuel. No platform or creative talent is being announced at this stage. Executive Max Elins is overseeing the project for Lionsgate Television.
“With a strong track record of creating daring,...
Lionsgate is developing a scripted series about how Shohei Ohtani, the Japanese superstar of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Angels, became the subject of massive fraud and theft at the hands of his longtime interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. Just days ago, Mizuhara agreed to plead guilty to accusations he stole almost $17 million from Ohtani to pay off gambling debts.
Scott Delman (“Station Eleven”) will produce along with Albert Chen, a former senior editor with Sports Illustrated, MLB Network contributor, and the writer of “Billion Dollar Fantasy” about the battle between gambling apps DraftKings and FanDuel. No platform or creative talent is being announced at this stage. Executive Max Elins is overseeing the project for Lionsgate Television.
“With a strong track record of creating daring,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
The gambling scandal surrounding LA Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter is already getting the TV series treatment.
Lionsgate Television is in early development on a series focused on the scandal. No writer or network is currently attached to the project, but Scott Delman and Albert Chen are both attached to produce. Executive Max Elins is overseeing the project for Lionsgate Television, while Bryan Weiser negotiated the deal.
Ohtani made headlines the world over when he signed a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The star pitcher and designated hitter had for years been working with interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, but just one day into the 2024 MLB season, it was revealed that Mizuhara had stolen nearly $17 million from Ohtani to cover gambling debts. He was immediately fired and later turned himself in to federal authorities. It was just reported that he has plead guilty to bank and tax fraud charges.
Lionsgate Television is in early development on a series focused on the scandal. No writer or network is currently attached to the project, but Scott Delman and Albert Chen are both attached to produce. Executive Max Elins is overseeing the project for Lionsgate Television, while Bryan Weiser negotiated the deal.
Ohtani made headlines the world over when he signed a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The star pitcher and designated hitter had for years been working with interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, but just one day into the 2024 MLB season, it was revealed that Mizuhara had stolen nearly $17 million from Ohtani to cover gambling debts. He was immediately fired and later turned himself in to federal authorities. It was just reported that he has plead guilty to bank and tax fraud charges.
- 5/9/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Ryan Boyajian Net Worth Explored In Wake Of Recent Fraud Allegations(Photo Credit –Instagram)
Ryan Boyajian, who, along with fiancée Jennifer Pedranti, appeared on Season 17 of The Real Housewives of Orange County (Rhoc), is reportedly embroiled in the $17 million gambling and theft scandal involving the former interpreter of Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.
Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter of Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani, agreed to plead guilty to US charges that he illegally transferred nearly $17m from the athlete’s bank account. The Los Angeles Prosecutors contend Mizuhara used that money to pay off unlawful gambling debts to an illegal bookmaker.
Rhoc castmate Ryan Boyajian, 46, was alleged to be the bookmaker’s associate to whom interpreter Ippei Mizuhara wired money to pay his gambling debts, ESPN reported. In response to the report, Boyajian’s lawyer told ESPN, “Because there is an active investigation and Ryan is working with the authorities,...
Ryan Boyajian, who, along with fiancée Jennifer Pedranti, appeared on Season 17 of The Real Housewives of Orange County (Rhoc), is reportedly embroiled in the $17 million gambling and theft scandal involving the former interpreter of Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.
Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter of Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani, agreed to plead guilty to US charges that he illegally transferred nearly $17m from the athlete’s bank account. The Los Angeles Prosecutors contend Mizuhara used that money to pay off unlawful gambling debts to an illegal bookmaker.
Rhoc castmate Ryan Boyajian, 46, was alleged to be the bookmaker’s associate to whom interpreter Ippei Mizuhara wired money to pay his gambling debts, ESPN reported. In response to the report, Boyajian’s lawyer told ESPN, “Because there is an active investigation and Ryan is working with the authorities,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter of Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, has agreed to plead guilty to transferring nearly $17 million from the player to cover gambling debts, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday.
The 39-year-old interpreter pleaded guilty to two federal charges including one count of bank fraud and one count of subscribing to a false tax return, which has a statutory maximum sentence of 30 years in federal prison and a sentence of up to three years in federal prison, respectively.
“The extent of this defendant’s deception and theft is massive,...
The 39-year-old interpreter pleaded guilty to two federal charges including one count of bank fraud and one count of subscribing to a false tax return, which has a statutory maximum sentence of 30 years in federal prison and a sentence of up to three years in federal prison, respectively.
“The extent of this defendant’s deception and theft is massive,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
Ryan Boyajian, who along with fiancée Jennifer Pedranti appears on The Real Housewives of Orange County, is reportedly caught up in the $16 million gambling and theft scandal surrounding the former interpreter of Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.
ESPN, citing multiple sources, reported that Boyajian is the bookmaker’s associate to whom interpreter Ippei Mizuhara wired money to pay his gambling debts.
Mizuhara today agreed to plead guilty to two federal charges related to the theft of nearly $17 million from the Dodger slugger’s bank account. Prosecutors say Mizuhara used that money to pay off illegal gambling debts.
Ippei Mizuhara, 39, could face more than 30 years in federal prison under the plea deal, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Per ESPN, Mizuhara’s illegal bookmaker told the interpreter he could pay his gambling debts by wiring money to “Associate 1.” That, according to ESPN, is Boyajian.
A statement from the office of United States...
ESPN, citing multiple sources, reported that Boyajian is the bookmaker’s associate to whom interpreter Ippei Mizuhara wired money to pay his gambling debts.
Mizuhara today agreed to plead guilty to two federal charges related to the theft of nearly $17 million from the Dodger slugger’s bank account. Prosecutors say Mizuhara used that money to pay off illegal gambling debts.
Ippei Mizuhara, 39, could face more than 30 years in federal prison under the plea deal, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Per ESPN, Mizuhara’s illegal bookmaker told the interpreter he could pay his gambling debts by wiring money to “Associate 1.” That, according to ESPN, is Boyajian.
A statement from the office of United States...
- 5/8/2024
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter has agreed to plead guilty to two federal charges for stealing nearly $17 million from the Dodger slugger’s bank account to pay off illegal gambling debts, prosecutors announced today.
Ippei Mizuhara, 39, could face more than 30 years in federal prison under the plea deal, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
“The extent of this defendant’s deception and theft is massive,” said United States Attorney Martin Estrada. “He took advantage of his position of trust to take advantage of Mr. Ohtani and fuel a dangerous gambling habit. My office is committed to vindicating victims throughout our community and ensuring that wrongdoers face justice.”
In one of the most damning portions of the criminal complaint, prosecutors including a text from Mizuhara to “Bookmaker 1” where the duo were discussing public reports of the theft from the Dodgers player.
“Technically I did steal from him. It’s all over for me,...
Ippei Mizuhara, 39, could face more than 30 years in federal prison under the plea deal, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
“The extent of this defendant’s deception and theft is massive,” said United States Attorney Martin Estrada. “He took advantage of his position of trust to take advantage of Mr. Ohtani and fuel a dangerous gambling habit. My office is committed to vindicating victims throughout our community and ensuring that wrongdoers face justice.”
In one of the most damning portions of the criminal complaint, prosecutors including a text from Mizuhara to “Bookmaker 1” where the duo were discussing public reports of the theft from the Dodgers player.
“Technically I did steal from him. It’s all over for me,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter of Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani, has been charged with bank fraud after allegedly stealing $16 million from his former employer. U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada announced the federal charge on Thursday.
The federal complaint lays out that Mizuhara placed around 19,000 wagers between Dec. 2021 and Jan. 2024, that he won around $142 million on these wagers while losing around $182 million — meaning he was around $40 million in the hole. The complaint adds that the records do not show any bets on baseball games.
Estrada noted on Thursday that...
The federal complaint lays out that Mizuhara placed around 19,000 wagers between Dec. 2021 and Jan. 2024, that he won around $142 million on these wagers while losing around $182 million — meaning he was around $40 million in the hole. The complaint adds that the records do not show any bets on baseball games.
Estrada noted on Thursday that...
- 4/11/2024
- by Ryan Bort
- Rollingstone.com
Update, 11:18 Am: Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter could go to federal prison for 30 years if found guilty of pilfering more than $16 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar.
Ippei Mizuhara was charged today by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Central District of California for the money he allegedly illegally transferred out of Ohtani’s account to pay off millions in gambling debts. In one of the most damning portions of the criminal complaint, prosecutors including a text from Mizuhara to “Bookmaker 1” where the duo were discussing public reports of the theft from the Dodgers player.
“Technically I did steal from him. It’s all over for me,” writes Mizuhara bluntly in words any jury is going to have a hard time overlooking.
Read The Bank Fraud Complaint From The DOJ Against Ippei Mizuhara Here
As well as filing the bank fraud charge Thursday against Mizuhara, the DOJ confirmed the IRS...
Ippei Mizuhara was charged today by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Central District of California for the money he allegedly illegally transferred out of Ohtani’s account to pay off millions in gambling debts. In one of the most damning portions of the criminal complaint, prosecutors including a text from Mizuhara to “Bookmaker 1” where the duo were discussing public reports of the theft from the Dodgers player.
“Technically I did steal from him. It’s all over for me,” writes Mizuhara bluntly in words any jury is going to have a hard time overlooking.
Read The Bank Fraud Complaint From The DOJ Against Ippei Mizuhara Here
As well as filing the bank fraud charge Thursday against Mizuhara, the DOJ confirmed the IRS...
- 4/11/2024
- by Dominic Patten and Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Nearly three weeks after Major League Baseball opened an investigation into illegal gambling and theft allegations against Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara is reportedly negotiating a guilty plea to the purported theft, according to the New York Times.
The Nyt, which cites three people briefed on the matter, described the probe into the accusations as “rapidly nearing a conclusion.” Federal prosecutors found evidence that Mizuhara may have stolen more than the initial $4.5 million reported last month, per the Nyt, which adds that investigators believe they have...
The Nyt, which cites three people briefed on the matter, described the probe into the accusations as “rapidly nearing a conclusion.” Federal prosecutors found evidence that Mizuhara may have stolen more than the initial $4.5 million reported last month, per the Nyt, which adds that investigators believe they have...
- 4/11/2024
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
Major League Baseball has the precise problem it doesn’t want to have right now. Shohei Ohtani, the Japanese two-way superstar who is the most interesting baseball player in modern memory, is at the center of a gambling scandal. The gist of what’s known: someone wired $4.5 million from Ohtani’s bank account to a sports betting operation run by Matthew Bowyer, an Orange County bookmaker whose operations have attracted the attention of the FBI.
From here, it gets murky. Ippei Mizuhara, Ohtani’s longtime friend and now-former translator, claimed...
From here, it gets murky. Ippei Mizuhara, Ohtani’s longtime friend and now-former translator, claimed...
- 3/31/2024
- by Corbin Smith
- Rollingstone.com
Updated: Shohei Otani spoke out Monday for the first time after his former interpreter was accused of stealing millions from the Los Angeles Dodgers star’s account to place bets with an alleged bookmaker who is under federal investigation.
Otani addressed the media at a press conference at Dodger Stadium.
“I am very saddened and shocked someone whom I trusted has done this,” Otani said seated next to Will Ireton, the team’s manager of performance operations, who translated. “Ippei has been stealing money from my account and has been telling lies,” Ohtani said. “I never bet on sports or have willfully sent money to the bookmaker.”
Ohtani repeatedly stressed he was never knowingly involved in gambling. He did not provide any details on how interpreter Ippei Mizuhara was able to steal money from Ohtani’s accounts to pay his gambling debts.
“I never bet on baseball or any other...
Otani addressed the media at a press conference at Dodger Stadium.
“I am very saddened and shocked someone whom I trusted has done this,” Otani said seated next to Will Ireton, the team’s manager of performance operations, who translated. “Ippei has been stealing money from my account and has been telling lies,” Ohtani said. “I never bet on sports or have willfully sent money to the bookmaker.”
Ohtani repeatedly stressed he was never knowingly involved in gambling. He did not provide any details on how interpreter Ippei Mizuhara was able to steal money from Ohtani’s accounts to pay his gambling debts.
“I never bet on baseball or any other...
- 3/26/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani issued his first public comments since he became embroiled in a betting scandal involving his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. The athlete said he was “saddened and shocked” by the illegal gambling allegations against his longtime interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, and denied placing bets on sports.
With his new interpreter Will Ireton by his side, Ohtani said that he did not discover Mizuhara’s gambling addiction until after a postgame clubhouse meeting in Korea last Wednesday.
“I never bet on baseball or any other sports, or...
With his new interpreter Will Ireton by his side, Ohtani said that he did not discover Mizuhara’s gambling addiction until after a postgame clubhouse meeting in Korea last Wednesday.
“I never bet on baseball or any other sports, or...
- 3/25/2024
- by Jon Blistein and Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
The Internal Revenue Service has confirmed that alleged bookmaker Mathew Bowyer and former Shohei Ohtani translator Ippei Mizuhara are now being criminally investigated, according to the Associated Press.
The news comes as media organizations are uncovering discrepancies in Mizuhara’s background claims. These are important because his story on why money was transferred from Ohtani’s accounts to alleged bookmaker Bowyer changed after news broke, thus creating doubts on his veracity.
As the story stands now, $4.5 million was transferred from Ohtani’s accounts to Bowyer. Mizuhara originally said Ohtani was helping him cover his gambling debts out of friendship. That story, which emerged in an interview with ESPN, was later retracted. Now, Ohtani’s lawyers claim the money was stolen without Ohtani’s knowledge in a “massive theft.”
Mizuhara worked with the Los Angeles Angels as Ohtani’s interpreter from 2018-23. His biography there claimed that he graduated from the...
The news comes as media organizations are uncovering discrepancies in Mizuhara’s background claims. These are important because his story on why money was transferred from Ohtani’s accounts to alleged bookmaker Bowyer changed after news broke, thus creating doubts on his veracity.
As the story stands now, $4.5 million was transferred from Ohtani’s accounts to Bowyer. Mizuhara originally said Ohtani was helping him cover his gambling debts out of friendship. That story, which emerged in an interview with ESPN, was later retracted. Now, Ohtani’s lawyers claim the money was stolen without Ohtani’s knowledge in a “massive theft.”
Mizuhara worked with the Los Angeles Angels as Ohtani’s interpreter from 2018-23. His biography there claimed that he graduated from the...
- 3/24/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Major League Baseball has announced a formal investigation into L.A. Dodger star Shohei Ohtani’s role in a gambling scandal involving his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara.
Earlier this week, Mizuhara was fired by the Dodgers after it came to light that at least $4.5 million in wire transfers was sent from Ohtani’s bank account to an alleged bookmaking operation that is under federal investigation.
Things became complicated after Ohtani’s handlers allowed Mizuhara to grant an interview to ESPN. In that interview, Mizuhara said Ohtani had paid off his interpreter’s gambling debts with the transfers. However, the handlers then disavowed that interview, and Ohtani’s attorneys said the slugger had been the victim of a “massive theft” of the funds.
How that happened remains a mystery.
So far, it appears law enforcement is not involved in any investigation. ESPN reports Ohtani’s representatives said Thursday that they had...
Earlier this week, Mizuhara was fired by the Dodgers after it came to light that at least $4.5 million in wire transfers was sent from Ohtani’s bank account to an alleged bookmaking operation that is under federal investigation.
Things became complicated after Ohtani’s handlers allowed Mizuhara to grant an interview to ESPN. In that interview, Mizuhara said Ohtani had paid off his interpreter’s gambling debts with the transfers. However, the handlers then disavowed that interview, and Ohtani’s attorneys said the slugger had been the victim of a “massive theft” of the funds.
How that happened remains a mystery.
So far, it appears law enforcement is not involved in any investigation. ESPN reports Ohtani’s representatives said Thursday that they had...
- 3/23/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Major League Baseball has opened an investigation into illegal gambling and theft allegations regarding Los Angeles Dodgers megastar Shoei Ohtani’s longtime interpreter Ippei Mizuhara.
In a statement Friday, the league commissioner’s office shared that they’ve started the process to investigate the matter after lawyers for Ohtani accused the Dodgers star’s longtime interpreter of stealing millions of dollars from the athlete to cover bets with an alleged illegal bookmaker.
“Major League Baseball has been gathering information since we learned about the allegations involving Shohei Ohtani and Ippei (Mizuhara) from the news media,...
In a statement Friday, the league commissioner’s office shared that they’ve started the process to investigate the matter after lawyers for Ohtani accused the Dodgers star’s longtime interpreter of stealing millions of dollars from the athlete to cover bets with an alleged illegal bookmaker.
“Major League Baseball has been gathering information since we learned about the allegations involving Shohei Ohtani and Ippei (Mizuhara) from the news media,...
- 3/22/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
On March 20, lawyers for Shohei Ohtani accused the Dodgers star’s longtime interpreter and close friend of stealing millions of dollars from the athlete to cover bets with an alleged illegal bookmaker under federal investigation.
It’s a remarkable story with many layers. There’s the alleged betrayal by Ippei Mizuhara, who up until his abrupt firing Wednesday, was interpreting for Ohtani that same day in Seoul, where the Dodgers began their season with a special pair of games against the San Diego Padres. There’s the involvement of an...
It’s a remarkable story with many layers. There’s the alleged betrayal by Ippei Mizuhara, who up until his abrupt firing Wednesday, was interpreting for Ohtani that same day in Seoul, where the Dodgers began their season with a special pair of games against the San Diego Padres. There’s the involvement of an...
- 3/22/2024
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
Shohei Ohtani is arguably the best baseball player in the world. He may also be the worst judge of character in the world, as a major probe into the transfer of millions of his funds to an alleged illegal bookie under federal investigation has begun.
This week, the Dodgers split two games with the San Diego Padres in a visit to Seoul, South Korea. But given the scandal that has erupted around Ohtani – not to mention the poor debut of $325 million pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto in his first game – the chaos makes it seem as though the Dodgers were big losers on this trip.
The story on what happened and who did what keeps changing. At first, Ohtani’s interpreter and right-hand man, Ippei Mizuhara, confessed to a gambling problem and claimed his friend Ohtani paid off his debts.
But that story has been tossed, and Ohtani’s lawyers now say...
This week, the Dodgers split two games with the San Diego Padres in a visit to Seoul, South Korea. But given the scandal that has erupted around Ohtani – not to mention the poor debut of $325 million pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto in his first game – the chaos makes it seem as though the Dodgers were big losers on this trip.
The story on what happened and who did what keeps changing. At first, Ohtani’s interpreter and right-hand man, Ippei Mizuhara, confessed to a gambling problem and claimed his friend Ohtani paid off his debts.
But that story has been tossed, and Ohtani’s lawyers now say...
- 3/21/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
The Los Angeles Dodgers have parted ways with Ippei Mizuhara, who served as new star pitcher Shohei Ohtani‘s interpreter.
It was just revealed that the interpreter has reportedly been fired by the organization amid allegations of “at least $4.5 million in wire transfers” from Shohei‘s bank account, according to ESPN.
Keep reading to find out more…
The sports broadcast company reports that the wire transfers were sent from Shohei‘s account to a Southern California bookmaking operation, noting that Ippei incurred gambling debts from the operation, which is under federal investigation.
ESPN reports that Shohei transferred the funds himself to cover the debts for his interpreter, who was practically his best friend.
However, before a massive interview and story where Ippei laid out what was going on in detail was to be published, a spokesperson “disavowed Mizuhara‘s account” and said Shohei‘s lawyers would release a statement.
“In...
It was just revealed that the interpreter has reportedly been fired by the organization amid allegations of “at least $4.5 million in wire transfers” from Shohei‘s bank account, according to ESPN.
Keep reading to find out more…
The sports broadcast company reports that the wire transfers were sent from Shohei‘s account to a Southern California bookmaking operation, noting that Ippei incurred gambling debts from the operation, which is under federal investigation.
ESPN reports that Shohei transferred the funds himself to cover the debts for his interpreter, who was practically his best friend.
However, before a massive interview and story where Ippei laid out what was going on in detail was to be published, a spokesperson “disavowed Mizuhara‘s account” and said Shohei‘s lawyers would release a statement.
“In...
- 3/20/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The Dodgers interpreter for Shohei Ohtani was fired Wednesday amid allegations of illegal gambling and theft from the baseball star, according to the Los Angeles Times, which was first to report the news.
Ippei Mizuhara, a close friend and interpreter for Ohtani, was accused of “massive theft” and using the athlete’s funds to cover bets with an allegedly illegal bookmaker.
“In the course of responding to recent media inquiries, we discovered that Shohei has been the victim of a massive theft and we are turning the matter over to the authorities,...
Ippei Mizuhara, a close friend and interpreter for Ohtani, was accused of “massive theft” and using the athlete’s funds to cover bets with an allegedly illegal bookmaker.
“In the course of responding to recent media inquiries, we discovered that Shohei has been the victim of a massive theft and we are turning the matter over to the authorities,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
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