2024-03-26 06:40:08
[Tilu News]Major League Baseball (MLB) Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani’s former exclusive translator Mizuhara Ippei was involved in illegal gambling and was fired from the team earlier. He was also accused by Ohtani’s team of stealing money. Ohtani appeared in person today (26th) and issued a nearly 12-minute statement, emphasizing that he had never bet on baseball or any sports, and would cooperate with the U.S. authorities’ investigation. He also emphasized that he did not gamble and felt sad that someone he trusted would do these things. And shocked: “Honestly, shocked is not the right word to describe it.”
Shohei Otani (right) appeared today to publicly respond to the gambling case involving former translator Ippei Mizuhara. (Picture: Screenshot of live broadcast)
The incident began during Major League Baseball’s overseas game in Seoul, South Korea last week. Suwon Ippei accepted an exclusive interview with “ESPN” and alleged that Daegu helped pay off gambling debts. Unexpectedly, he later changed his story and said that Daegu had no knowledge. There was a huge discrepancy in his statements, which raised doubts from the outside world. The sound is endless. Shohei Ohtani appeared in person today with his translator Elton to deliver a statement for about 12 minutes, but did not take questions from reporters. Ohtani said he was happy to explain this matter. The relevant personnel and fans have gone through a hard week and endured a lot of pressure.
Shohei Ohtani (left) and Ippei Mizuhara (center) have been working together since they played for the Nippon Professional Baseball team Hokkaido Ham. (Picture: Dodge Official X)
He also mentioned the word “lying” six times in his statement, emphasizing that he did not gamble or entrust money transfers. He did not know how Suwon Ippei did it: “Judging from the results, he stole the money from my account. And lied to the people around me.” He also admitted that he was sad and shocked that someone he trusted had done these things: “Honestly, it’s not accurate to describe it as shocked.” Ohtani revealed that the media contacted his manager last week, Asked whether he participated in illegal gambling: “Suwon Ippei did not tell me about such an interview. Suwon also told the agent that the money was to repay the debt of a friend. The next day, Suwon Ippei told the manager He admitted that it was his debt and lied to the manager and the team that we had communicated.”
Shohei Ohtani hopes to get ready for the new season as soon as possible. (Picture: Dodge Official X)
He also added that he learned about Suwon’s gambling problem at the team meeting after the first game of the overseas tournament in Seoul, South Korea. At that time, Suwon spoke in English and there was no interpreter. Although Dagu could not fully understand it, he could understand and feel it to some extent. Something was wrong, so he and Suwon discussed it in detail at the hotel. Otani said frankly: “I didn’t know he was addicted to gambling, I didn’t know he owed money, and I didn’t give him permission to remit money.” Otani said Suwon accessed his account without authorization and remitted money to the gambling company: “I thought it was strange. , told his manager and lawyer about it, and Suwon also lied. The manager was deceived, and Suwon lied to everyone in the Dodgers. The lawyers reported the case to the police on the grounds of theft and fraud.”
Facing the new season that is about to start, Ohtani said he will hire a lawyer and fully assist the police in the investigation: “Although it is difficult to change my mood, I am happy to explain it to everyone.”
Text: Jia Zhaozhi
This article is written by “Sportsroad“Originally published in”MLB｜Otani Shohei responded for the first time in response to Mizuhara’s six “lying” gambling scandals. He felt sad and shocked.」
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