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Shohei Ohtani holds first news conference on gambling allegations against interpreter

Headline from CBS News, on the newest of 3 developments

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

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Developments in this update

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  1. Shohei Ohtani speaks amid betting scandal

    Headline from Delaware Public Media ·

  2. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani addresses gambling, theft allegations against ex-interpreter

    Headline from KTVB Boise ·

  3. Newest

    Shohei Ohtani holds first news conference on gambling allegations against interpreter

    Headline from CBS News ·

7 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

52 articles, oldest first.

  1. Rolling Stone

    Shohei Ohtani's Interpreter Fired Amid Allegation of 'Massive Theft' (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    The Dodgers interpreter for Shohei Ohtani was fired Wednesday amid allegations of illegal gambling and theft from the Japanese baseball star.

  2. Courthouse News Service

    Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter fired by Dodgers after allegations of illegal gambling, theft (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Courthouse News Service's feed description

    On Tuesday, Mizuhara told ESPN that his bets were on international soccer, the NBA, the NFL and college football.

  3. CBS News

    Shohei Ohtani (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Attorneys that represent Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani have accused his longtime interpreter with the theft of millions of his funds to use for illegal gambling.

  4. Time

    Shohei Ohtani’s Interpreter Fired Amid Allegations of Illegal Gambling and Theft (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    Interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, who previously worked with Shohei Ohtani at the Angels and in Japan, was let go by the Dodgers following reports of his alleged ties to an illegal bookmaker.

  5. The Republic

    Ohtani's interpreter is fired by Dodgers after allegations of 'massive theft' from Japanese star (opens The Republic)

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    The Republic's feed description

    SEOUL, South Korea. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter and close friend was fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers following allegations of illegal gambling and theft from the Japanese baseball star. Interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, 39, was let go from the team Wednesday following reports from the Los Angeles …

  6. The Daily Caller

    Shohei Ohtani’s Interpreter Allegedly Stole Millions From Him To Gamble … Is He Taking The Fall Or Just A Scumbag? (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    The Los Angeles Dodgers fired superstar Dodgers' slugger Shohei Ohtani's interpreter Ippei Mizuhara after he allegedly stole $4.5 million from Ohtani

  7. NPR

    The interpreter for Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani is fired amid gambling and theft scandal (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to LA Times columnist Gustavo Arellano about MLB player Shohei Ohtani's interpreter, who allegedly stole millions of dollars from the player to cover up gambling debts.

  8. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Ohtani to speak to media for 1st time since illegal gambling, theft allegations against interpreter (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Shohei Ohtani plans to speak to the media Monday for the first time since the illegal gambling and theft allegations involving the Los Angeles Dodgers star and his interpreter emerged during the team's trip to South Korea.

  9. Daily Journal

    Shohei Ohtani to make first comments since illegal gambling, theft allegations against interpreter (opens Daily Journal)

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    Daily Journal's feed description

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is set to make his first public comments Monday since his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was fired following allegations of illegal gambling and theft from the Los Angeles Dodgers star.

  10. ABC 7 San Francisco

    Shohei Ohtani set to speak Monday as theft allegations against his interpreter spur investigation (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    The allegations came to light last week when Ohtani's Japanese interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was fired

  11. KAGS Bryan

    Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani addresses gambling, theft allegations against ex-interpreter (opens KAGS Bryan)

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    KAGS Bryan's feed description

    Interpreter Ippei Mizuhara was fired last week following allegations of illegal gambling and theft from the Los Angeles Dodgers star.

  12. Green Field Reporter

    Shohei Ohtani to make first comments since illegal gambling, theft allegations against interpreter - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is set to make his first public comments Monday since his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was fired following allegations of illegal gambling and theft from the Los Angeles Dodgers star.

  13. The Oregonian

    Shohei Ohtani to speak for the first time since gambling, theft allegations (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar's former interpreter was fired after Ohtani’s lawyers accused him of “massive theft” of millions of dollars and placing illegal bets with a bookmaker.

  14. KRON4

    Shohei Ohtani to speak to media for 1st time since ‘massive theft’ allegations against interpreter (opens KRON4)

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    KRON4's feed description

    The interpreter was fired by the Dodgers last week when the team opened the season with two games against the San Diego Padres in Seoul.

  15. Forbes

    Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Denies Wrongdoing Or Knowledge In Interpreter Scandal (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani publicly denied ever betting on sports or having anything to do with the gambling debts of his personal interpreter.

  16. France 24

    Ohtani plans to speak Monday on allegations surrounding ex-interpreter (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Shohei Ohtani remained mum on Sunday on the gambling and theft allegations surrounding his former interpreter, but Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he hoped Ohtani's plans to speak on Monday…

  17. NPR

    Shohei Ohtani will speak about Mazuhara and gambling and theft allegations (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

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

  18. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Shohei Ohtani to speak to media for 1st time since interpreter's illegal gambling, theft allegations (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will speak to the media Monday following his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara's illegal gambling theft allegations.

  19. Washington Times

    Ohtani to speak to media for first time since illegal gambling, theft claims against interpreter (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Shohei Ohtani plans to speak to the media Monday for the first time since the illegal gambling and theft allegations involving the Los Angeles Dodgers star and his interpreter emerged during the team's trip to South Korea.

  20. NPR

    Ohtani says he's shocked over gambling allegations involving his interpreter (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Baseball's megastar Shohei Ohtani is making headlines off the field for the Los Angeles Dodgers. His interpreter was fired last week amid a widening gambling scandal.

  21. Delaware Public Media

    Shohei Ohtani speaks amid betting scandal (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    Baseball superstar Shohei Othani will address the media for the first time since a betting scandal surfaced involving his interpreter, including allegations about illegal gambling and theft.

  22. CNN

    Ohtani says he only found out about his ex-interpreter's gambling during team meeting last week (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani on Monday said he never bet on baseball or any other sport and said his interpreter Ippei Mizuhura had stolen money from his account.

  23. CBS News

    Shohei Ohtani holds first news conference on gambling allegations against interpreter (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

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

  24. Time

    Shohei Ohtani Speaks Out For First Time Since His Interpreter Was Fired Over Gambling Scandal (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

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

  25. Rolling Stone

    Shohei Ohtani 'Saddened and Shocked' by Interpreter's Illegal Gambling Allegations (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani issued his first public comments since he became embroiled in a betting scandal involving interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara.

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