Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, is negotiating with federal prosecutors to possibly plead guilty to multiple crimes, according to a report by the New York Times.
The outlet also reported that Mizuhara might have taken more money from Ohtani than it was believed.
Last month, Mizuhara was fired by the Dodgers following allegations that he stole millions from Ohtani to pay off gambling debts. In an interview with ESPN, Mizuhara said he asked Ohtani to pay off his debt last year; however, he recanted his statement and said Ohtani didn’t know about Mizuhara’s gambling debt.
In a March press conference, Ohtani told reporters he was “beyond shocked” that Mizuhara stole money from his accounts without his knowledge
On Wednesday, TMZ Sports reported federal investigators cleared Ohtani in the case.
A big announcement is expected Thursday in the federal case involving Dodgers’ star Shohei Ohtani and his translator.
United States Attorney Martin Estrada, IRS Criminal Investigation Special Agent in Charge Tyler Hatcher, and Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent in Charge Eddy Wan are taking part in the 10:30 a.m. press conference.
Stay tuned with KNX News for coverage of the press conference.
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