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Mathew Bowyer, a Southern California bookmaker who took thousands of sports bets from the former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani, arrives at federal court for sentencing, Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in Santa Ana, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Bookie who took bets from Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter sentenced

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

Ippei Mizuhara, former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers baseball star Shohei Ohtani arrives at federal court for bank and tax fraud sentencing on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Santa Ana, Calif. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Baseball star Ohtani’s ex-interpreter is sentenced to 4 years and 9 months in sports betting case

By Amy Taxin - Associated Press

Ippei Mizuhara, center, the former interpreter for the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball player Shohei Ohtani, leaves federal court in Santa Ana, Calif., Tuesday, June 4, 2024, after pleading guilty to bank and tax fraud in a sports betting case. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes,File)

Baseball star Ohtani’s ex-interpreter to appear in court for sentencing in betting case

By Amy Taxin - Associated Press

Ippei Mizuhara, left, stands next to Los Angeles Dodgers baseball player Shohei Ohtani, right, during an interview at Dodger Stadium, Feb. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)

Ohtani seeks $325,000 worth of baseball cards from his ex-interpreter

By Hallie Golden - Associated Press

Ippei Mizuhara, the former longtime interpreter for the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball star Shohei Ohtani, leaves federal court following his arraignment, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 in Los Angeles. Mizuhara pleaded not guilty Tuesday to bank and tax fraud, a formality ahead of a plea deal he’s negotiated with federal prosecutors in a wide-ranging sports betting case. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Ex-interpreter for MLB star Shohei Ohtani, pleads not guilty

By Stefanie Dazio - Associated Press

FILE - Interpreter Ippei Mizuhara listens during a baseball news conference at Dodger Stadium, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, in Los Angeles. Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, is expected to plead not guilty Tuesday, May 14, 2024, to bank and tax fraud, a formality ahead of a deal he has negotiated with federal prosecutors in a sports betting case. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Ippei Mizuhara, ex-interpreter for MLB star Shohei Ohtani, likely to plead not guilty as a formality

By Stefanie Dazio - Associated Press

In this courtroom sketch, Ippei Mizuhara, the former longtime interpreter for the Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani appears in federal court in Los Angeles, Friday, April 12, 2024, on a single count of bank fraud. Prosecutors allege that Mizuhara stole more than $16 million from Ohtani to cover gambling bets and debts. (Bill Robles via AP)

Former Ohtani interpreter Mizuhara pleads guilty in sports betting case

By Christopher Weber and Stefanie Dazio - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani walks with interpreter Ippei Mizuhara at batting practice during spring training baseball workouts in Phoenix on Feb. 12, 2024. The former longtime interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has been charged with federal bank fraud for crimes involving gambling debts and theft of millions of dollars from the slugger. Federal authorities announced the development Thursday, April 11, at a press conference in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Ohtani’s ex-interpreter charged with stealing $16M from baseball star in sports betting case

By Stephanie Dazio - Associated Press

Ippei Mizuhara stands next to Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani and translates during an interview at Dodger Stadium on Feb. 3, 2024. The former longtime interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has been charged with federal bank fraud for crimes involving gambling debts and theft of millions of dollars from the slugger. Federal authorities announced the development Thursday, April 11, at a press conference in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)

Here’s how investigators allege Ippei Mizuhara stole $16 million from Shohei Ohtani

Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, right, and his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara sit in the dugout during an opening day baseball game against the San Diego Padres at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Ohtani’s interpreter and close friend has been fired by the Dodgers following allegations of illegal gambling and theft from the Japanese baseball star. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Here’s what we know about the allegations against Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani walks into the dugout after grounding out as Max Muncy puts on his gloves during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Monday, March 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) **FILE**

Shohei Ohtani could be more open with teammates without ‘buffer’ Mizuhara, Dodgers manager says

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani walks into the dugout after grounding out as Max Muncy puts on his gloves during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Monday, March 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) **FILE**

Shohei Ohtani could be more open with teammates without Ippei Mizuhara, Dodgers’ Dave Roberts says

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Ippei Mizuhara stands next to Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani and translates during an interview at Dodger Stadium on Feb. 3, 2024. The firing of Ohtani's interpreter by the Los Angeles Dodgers over allegations of illegal gambling has highlighted an issue many outside of California don't realize: Sports betting is still against the law in the nation's most populous state. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)

Shohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports, interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole money, told lies

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, right, and his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, leave after at a news conference ahead of a baseball workout at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, March 16, 2024. Ohtani’s interpreter and close friend has been fired by the Dodgers following allegations of illegal gambling and theft from the Japanese baseball star. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

MLB launches investigation into Shohei Ohtani interpreter following gambling reports

Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, right, chats with his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara during an exhibition baseball game between Team Korea and the Los Angeles Dodgers at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, March 18, 2024. Ohtani’s interpreter and close friend has been fired by the Dodgers following allegations of illegal gambling and theft from the Japanese baseball star. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Ohtani’s interpreter is fired by Dodgers after allegations of ‘massive theft’ from Japanese star

Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani stands in the dugout during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Seoul, South Korea. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Ohtani’s ‘perfect person’ image could take a hit in Japan with firing of interpreter

By Stephen Wade and Tong-Hyung Kim - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, right, talks to his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara during the fifth inning of an opening day baseball game against the San Diego Padres at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Seoul, South Korea. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter fired by Dodgers after allegations of illegal gambling, theft

Associated Press