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#federal-investigation

Shohei Ohtani's Former Interpreter Planning To Plead Guilty

Shohei Ohtani cleared in federal investigation related to illegal sports gambling scandal.

Former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara expected to file guilty plea for possible embezzlement involving Ohtani's funds. [ more ]

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Ex-Interpreter of Shohei Ohtani Stole $16M From LA Dodgers Star to Pay Off Gambling Debts: Report

Former interpreter of Shohei Ohtani accused of stealing $16 million for gambling debts

Mizuhara allegedly made unauthorized transfers from Ohtani's account over a span of multiple years [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Major League Baseball

Report: Ohtani's Former Interpreter Ippei Mizuhara Negotiating Guilty Plea For Theft

Former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara accused by Shohei Ohtani of stealing from his bank account.

Federal prosecutors uncovering more extensive siphoning of money by Mizuhara than initially reported. [ more ]

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Dodger Blue

U.S. Attorney: Shohei Ohtani 'Considered A Victim' In Bank Fraud Charges Against Ippei Mizuhara

A federal investigation concluded with Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter being charged with bank fraud after allegedly stealing over $16 million from him to pay off gambling debts. [ more ]

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Tampa Free Press

NYC Mayor Eric Adams' Approval Rating Drops To Lowest In Recorded History

NYC Mayor Eric Adams' approval rating drops to lowest in recorded history at 28%.

Negative news coverage, federal investigation, sexual assault lawsuit, and handling of migrant crisis contribute to Adams' decline. [ more ]

New York Post

Eric Adams' approval rating drops to 28% - lowest ever recorded for a NYC mayor: 'Real sense of worry'

Eric Adams' approval rating has dropped to 28%, the lowest ever recorded for a New York City mayor in a Quinnipiac poll.

Adams is facing disapproval on issues such as crime, the migrant crisis, homelessness, and public schools. [ more ]

www.amny.com

Mayor Adams' approval rating sinks, as most NYC voters think he did something wrong in dealings with Turkey: poll | amNewYork

Mayor Eric Adams' job approval has taken a major hit as the majority of New Yorkers believe his 2021 campaign did something wrong in its dealings with the Turkish government.

The majority of Big Apple residents disapprove of the mayor's job performance nearly two years into his tenure.

Over seven in 10 city residents think Adams' 2021 mayoral campaign did something untoward in its associations with Turkey. [ more ]

POLITICO

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Cuomo weighs run for NYC mayor amid Adams' woes

Former New York Governor Cuomo is considering running for mayor of New York City.

Cuomo and mayoral candidate Adams share overlapping support from working class Black voters, labor unions, and the business community.

Cuomo's potential run for mayor would be complicated by a federal investigation and the need to rehabilitate his name. [ more ]

InsideEVs

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Cars

Tesla's Biggest Problem Is Still That Justice Department Investigation

Tesla faces possible criminal charges over misleading investors and regulators about self-driving capabilities, potentially leading to its biggest crisis yet. [ more ]

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Europe news

India arrests four for duping young men into fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Human traffickers in India lured men to work in Russia, but instead forced them to fight in the war in Ukraine. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

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Berkeley superintendent faced intense questioning on Capitol Hill on alleged antisemitism

Community groups urge federal probe into racism and Islamophobia at Berkeley schools. [ more ]

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Ex-student of Nex Benedict school district alleges anti-LGBTQ+ bullying culture

Nex Benedict's school district criticized for anti-LGBTQ+ bullying. [ more ]

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Oklahoma school faces US federal probe in the wake of Nex Benedict's death

Federal officials opening investigation into Oklahoma school district where student died after a fight.

US Department of Education investigating Owasso Public Schools' response to sex-based harassment following student's death. [ more ]

New York Post

Republicans demand probe of Biden's 'botched' student aid program rollout

Congressional Republicans are calling for a federal investigation into the Biden administration's handling of the FAFSA program.

The delayed implementation of the program is causing difficulties for students, families, and college administrators. [ more ]

SFGATE

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Black Lives Matter

'Senseless': Feds hunt for donkey killers in California desert

Wild burros were senselessly killed in a mass shooting in 2019 in the Mojave Desert, leading to a federal investigation and increased reward for information. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

3 weeks ago

Media industry

News publishers' alliance calls on feds to investigate Google for limiting California links

The News/Media Alliance urges the federal government to investigate Google limiting links to California news outlets in search results. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

3 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani's Statement On Federal Investigation Into Ippei Mizuhara & Bank Fraud Charge

Ohtani expresses gratitude for the conclusion of the federal investigation into his former interpreter's felony bank fraud [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Is Shohei Ohtani still in trouble? Authorities say Dodgers star is 'considered a victim'

Interpreter stole $16 million from Shohei Ohtani in illegal gambling scandal. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Shohei Ohtani's translator reportedly discussing plea deal around alleged $4.5m theft

Former translator to plead guilty to stealing money from Shohei Ohtani.

Ohtani's story corroborated with admission that he never wagered on sports and was a victim of theft. [ more ]

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Theft in translation? Dodgers fire Shohei Ohtani's interpreter over gambling scandal

Dodgers fire Shohei Ohtani's interpreter amidst gambling allegations

Federal investigation targets bookmaking operation allegedly involving Ohtani's interpreter [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Shohei Ohtani's attorneys accuse interpreter of 'massive theft' tied to alleged gambling

Ohtani's interpreter accused of embezzlement for bets

Ohtani's representatives handing the matter to authorities [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Documents will be unsealed in L.A. city attorney and DWP corruption case, judge rules

Over 1,000 pages of confidential documents to be unsealed from federal investigation into Los Angeles city attorney's office and Department of Water and Power. [ more ]

Just The News

NYC Mayor Adams under investigation over possible flight upgrades: Report

Mayor Eric Adams under federal investigation for receiving free flight upgrades from Turkish Airlines.

Adams' attorney denies any wrongdoing, stating that Adams consistently disclosed his official travel and did not receive any improper upgrades. [ more ]

New York Post

New poll shows Cuomo would lead field of possible successors if Adams resigned as mayor

Most voters in New York City want Mayor Adams to resign if he's indicted in the federal investigation into his 2021 campaign.

If Adams were to leave office, ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo would be the top choice to replace him, according to a poll. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Mayor Adams's Swagger Is Diminished. His Foes Are Ready to Pounce

Mayor Eric Adams is facing numerous challenges and discontent, including a federal investigation, criticism of his handling of the migrant crisis, and unpopularity in a recent poll.

City comptroller Brad Lander has restricted the mayor's spending powers, the City Council is preparing to fight him over budget cuts, and former Governor Andrew M. Cuomo is eyeing his job. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Miami

Who else lives on Star Island besides Diddy? Let's look inside the South Beach enclave

Diddy's mansion raided as part of sex-trafficking investigation

Presence of wealthy and famous individuals in Star Island [ more ]

Miami Herald

Miami

Diddy's Miami Beach mansions raided amid probe. What are the rap mogul's accusations?

Sean 'Diddy' Combs hosts a charity event to benefit Overtown residents in Miami.

Diddy faces multiple lawsuits accusing him of sexual misdeeds, which he denies. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Miami

Diddy's Miami homes were raided by federal agents as part of investigation, sources say

Sean "Diddy" Combs engages in philanthropy by distributing money and essentials to benefit Overtown residents in Miami.

Federal agents raid Sean "Diddy" Combs' Star Island homes as part of an ongoing investigation. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

California

Drug trafficker killed and buried 2 witnesses to silence them, feds allege. One was 6 months pregnant

Drug trafficking leader charged with killing witnesses to prevent them from testifying.

Federal investigators managed to uncover the crimes with an intensive search involving various techniques. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

Social justice

Police Failure to Investigate Sexual Assault Is Endemic. Where Is DOJ?

Police delayed processing a Black woman's rape kit while swiftly handling a white woman's case, leading to tragic consequences.

Memphis Police Department faces accusations of mishandling rape cases, prompting a federal investigation for civil rights violations. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

US politics

California man arrested for making threats against election official in Arizona after 2022 vote

Threatening messages sent to Arizona election worker

Defendant charged with communicating an interstate threat

Importance of protecting election workers from threats [ more ]

www.mediaite.com

US politics

House Republican Slams Black Lawmaker's Thug Money' and Says If She Wouldn't Be So Loud All the Time, Maybe She Wouldn't Be Getting Threats': CNN

Rep. Troy Nehls accuses Rep. Cori Bush of using "thug money" for her security detail.

Rep. Bush denies wrongdoing and claims she did not use federal funds for personal security. [ more ]

Above the Law

Law

Prominent Defense Attorney's Office Raided By The FBI

The office of defense attorney Thomas Clear III in New Mexico was raided by the FBI as part of an ongoing federal investigation into DWI cases.

Over 90% of the dismissed DWI cases were filed by three police officers, with one officer responsible for 67 cases.

Homes of assistant public defenders were also searched in connection with the investigation. [ more ]

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