Dodgers Star Shohei Ohtani Speaks Out on Accusations Against Former Interpreter

🗣️Shohei Ohtani denies ever betting on sports and expresses shock at the allegations against his former interpreter.

📰The interpreter, E-Bay Mizuhara, is accused of stealing millions from Ohtani, who signed a $700 million contract with the Dodgers.

🤝Ohtani and Mizuhara were friends and had been working together since Ohtani joined the Angels in 2018.

💔Ohtani expresses sadness and shock over the betrayal, stating that he trusted Mizuhara.

🔎The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is conducting a criminal investigation into Mizuhara and an alleged illegal bookmaker, Matthew Boyer.

Did Shohei Ohtani ever bet on sports?

—No, Ohtani denies ever betting on sports.

What is E-Bay Mizuhara accused of?

—Mizuhara is accused of stealing millions from Ohtani.

How long had Ohtani and Mizuhara been working together?

—They had been working together since Ohtani joined the Angels in 2018.

How much is Ohtani's contract with the Dodgers?

—Ohtani signed a $700 million contract with the Dodgers.

Who is conducting a criminal investigation?

—The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is conducting a criminal investigation into Mizuhara and an alleged illegal bookmaker, Matthew Boyer.

00:09Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani holds a press conference addressing accusations against his former interpreter.

00:15Ohtani states that he has never bet on sports and expresses shock at the allegations.

00:31Ohtani reveals that he learned about his interpreter's alleged actions after a season-opening victory.

01:44Ohtani mentions that he started to suspect something was wrong during a team meeting.

01:59Ohtani's attorney states that Mizuhara is under investigation by the IRS.