Ippei Mizuhara, former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for embezzling nearly $17 million from Ohtani to settle gambling debts. In court, Mizuhara apologized to Ohtani and acknowledged his gambling addiction, which reportedly led to over $40 million in debts and 19,000 illegal bets placed. He was also ordered to pay restitution and faced potential deportation after serving his sentence. The case highlighted the severe consequences of gambling addiction and financial crime.
U.S. District Judge John W. Holcomb sentenced Ippei Mizuhara to 57 months for stealing $17 million from Shohei Ohtani, citing a severe gambling addiction.
Mizuhara's attorney claimed his gambling addiction was 'drastic,' attributing it to the high credit limits provided by the bookmaker.
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