"Shohei Ohtani's Legal Exposure in Gambling Probe Under Scrutiny"
Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, has given conflicting statements about Ohtani's involvement in gambling, raising questions about Ohtani's legal exposure. While Ohtani denies any involvement, legal experts suggest he could face potential legal challenges if Mizuhara's initial account is true. The investigation involves potential violations of California gambling laws and federal money laundering statutes. The IRS is also involved, looking into how Ohtani classified any money sent on Mizuhara's behalf. The outcome of the investigation and whether federal prosecutors will pursue a case against Ohtani or Mizuhara remains uncertain.