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Shohei Ohtani's Shocking Revelations: Gambling Scandal and Interpreter Betrayal

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Shohei Ohtani opens up about the gambling scandal involving his interpreter, revealing shocking details and expressing his disbelief.

Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar, recently made headlines with revelations about a gambling scandal and betrayal by his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. Ohtani expressed deep sadness and shock over Mizuhara's involvement in illegal gambling activities. Despite being associated with Mizuhara, whom the team once hailed as his 'best buddy', Ohtani vehemently denied any part in the sports betting scandal that led to Mizuhara's dismissal.

In his first public comments since the controversy, Ohtani adamantly asserted his innocence and clarified that he never engaged in sports betting. He disclosed new details surrounding the incident, emphasizing that he was unaware of Mizuhara's actions and vehemently denying any personal involvement.

During his media appearance, Ohtani revealed the emotional toll the events had taken on him, expressing deep disappointment and shock at the situation. He conveyed his distress over the alleged theft from his account and the breach of trust by someone he considered a close associate.

Shohei Ohtani's unwavering denial of participation in sports gambling and his candid revelations about the scandal involving his interpreter have sparked widespread discussion and speculation within the baseball community. The incident has brought to light the challenges and complexities faced by players in navigating personal relationships and professional boundaries in the sports industry.

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Shohei Ohtani says he's sad, shocked over Mizuhara's gambling ... (NPR)

The Los Angeles Dodgers fired Ippei Mizuhara last week. Three months earlier, the team called Mizuhara "Shohei's best buddy."

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Shohei Ohtani says his interpreter stole money from his account and ... (NBC News)

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani on Monday vehemently denied any involvement in the sports betting scandal surrounding his former interpreter, ...

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Shohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports and that interpreter Ippei ... (The Associated Press)

Shohei Ohtani will make his first public comments Monday since his former interpreter was fired following allegations of illegal gambling and theft.

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Shohei Ohtani Denies Any Knowledge of Interpreter's Gambling (Sportico.com)

MLB players and employees are allowed to legally bet on sports, but baseball bets are a different story. Gambling on a game where a player is not involved would ...

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Shohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports, reveals new details of ... (WTVD-TV)

Shohei Ohtani faced the media for the first time in person since the gambling controversy surfaced involving his Japanese interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara.

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Shohei Ohtani Speaks Out For First Time Since His Interpreter Was ... (TIME)

L.A. Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani said he was “very saddened and shocked” in his first public statement since his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was fired.

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Shohei Ohtani says he never participated in any sports gambling ... (CNN)

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani issued a forceful and detailed statement to reporters Monday denying he'd ever participated in any sports ...

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Shohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports, reveals new details of ... (ABC News)

Shohei Ohtani broke his silence Monday about the gambling scandal that prompted his baseball team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, to fire his interpreter.

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Shohei Ohtani says he never engaged in sports betting (Axios)

"Ippei has been stealing money from my account and has told lies," he said in Japanese through a different interpreter. "Up until a couple days ago, I didn't ...

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Shohei Ohtani to speak to media for 1st time since theft allegations ... (FOXSports.com)

Shohei Ohtani plans to speak to the media Monday for the first time since the illegal gambling and theft allegations involving his interpreter emerged.

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Ohtani says he never bet on sports, had no knowledge of Mizuhara's ... (MLB.com)

LOS ANGELES – Shohei Ohtani sat back in his seat inside the press conference room at Dodger Stadium. He adjusted his cap and opened a folder that consisted ...

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Shohei Ohtani holds first news conference on gambling allegations ... (CBS News)

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani says he is "very sad and shocked" over the gambling allegations against his former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara during ...

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Shohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports, interpreter Ippei ... (KPLC)

Dodgers star Shohei ...

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A few thoughts about Shohei Ohtani's news conference (bleedcubbieblue.com)

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani and his translator Ippei Mizuhara recently became the focus of an investigation regarding sports betting ...

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The Shohei Ohtani gambling scandal is about more than bad bets (The Week Magazine)

The firestorm surrounding one of baseball's biggest stars threatens to upend a generational legacy and professional sports at large.

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Legal Look: Shohei Ohtani Said What He Needed To Say (Forbes)

He needed to disavow any involvement whatsoever with Ippei Mizuhara's gambling debts. That includes the key legal denial that he did not wire funds to the ...

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What we learned from Shohei Ohtani's statement blaming interpreter (Hero Complex)

Shohei Ohtani, shown during the Dodgers' spring training game against the Angels at Dodger Stadium on Monday, says his interpreter wired huge unauthorized sums ...

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Shohei Ohtani's Story Adds Up. If It Doesn't Stay That Way … Hoo Boy. (Slate Magazine)

The biggest star in baseball is involved in a burgeoning sports betting scandal, but there's been considerable question this week about where that ...

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Shohei Ohtani's Press Conference Didn't Help Him (New York Magazine)

As he navigates a strange gambling scandal, Dodgers megastar Shohei Ohtani is learning the costs of evading media scrutiny.

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