In March, Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani’s longtime interpreter and close friend Ippei Mizhura was accused of massive theft from the Japanese star. Prosecutors claim Mizhura stole nearly $17 million from Ohtani to pay off gambling debts and purchase personal items. Now, Mizuhara has agreed to plead guilty. The World’s host Carolyn Beeler has the details.
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