Ohtani debuts in LA Dodgers' win in Seoul

Ex-Ohtani Interpreter Likely to Face Federal Charges, Sources Say

Ex-Ohtani Interpreter , Likely to Face Federal Charges, Sources Say. NBC reports that Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter may face federal charges in connection with a gambling investigation into a California bookie. . According to sources, Ohtani has been assisting with the investigation. The news from NBC follows a similar report by TMZ that Ippei Mizuhara, the former Ohtani interpreter, will be facing charges by federal authorities. On March 21, Mizuhara was fired by the L.A. Dodgers after attorneys representing Ohtani alleged "massive theft" had occurred related to sports gambling. On March 21, Mizuhara was fired by the L.A. Dodgers after attorneys representing Ohtani alleged "massive theft" had occurred related to sports gambling. In response, Major League Baseball , opened an investigation. . On March 25, Ohtani made his first public comments on the matter, saying that he had been betrayed and lied to, while denying any involvement in gambling. I’m very saddened and shocked that someone who I trusted has done this, Shohei Ohtani, via NBC. Ippei has been stealing money from my account and has told lies, Shohei Ohtani, via NBC. NBC reports that Mizuhara is both Ohtani's interpreter and long-time friend who has had a constant presence beside the baseball phenom. The scandal, involving over $4.5 million in wire transfers from Ohtani's account, was brought to light following reports by ESPN and the 'Los Angeles Times.'

Shohei Ohtani’s Interpreter Fired Amid Allegations of ‘Massive Theft’

Shohei Ohtani’s Interpreter Fired , Amid Allegations of ‘Massive Theft’. Ippei Mizuhara, the Dodgers' interpreter for Ohtani, was fired on March 20, ESPN reports. . Ippei Mizuhara, the Dodgers' interpreter for Ohtani, was fired on March 20, ESPN reports. . Mizuhara, a longtime friend of Ohtani, allegedly wired at least $4.5 million to a bookmaking operation in Southern California to cover his gambling debts. At first, a spokesman for Ohtani and Mizuhara said that the baseball star purposefully transferred the funds to pay his friend's gambling debt. At first, a spokesman for Ohtani and Mizuhara said that the baseball star purposefully transferred the funds to pay his friend's gambling debt. I dug myself a hole and it kept on getting bigger, and it meant I had to bet bigger to get out of it and just kept on losing. It's like a snowball effect, Ippei Mizuhara, to ESPN. Obviously, he [Ohtani] wasn't happy about it and said he would help me out to make sure I never do this again. He decided to pay it off for me. , Ippei Mizuhara, to ESPN. I want everyone to know Shohei had zero involvement in betting. I want people to know I did not know this was illegal. I learned my lesson the hard way. I will never do sports betting ever again, Ippei Mizuhara, to ESPN. Later, both the spokesperson and Mizuhara walked back their claims. In the course of responding to recent media inquiries, we discovered that Shohei has been the victim of a massive theft, and we are turning the matter over to the authorities, Berk Brettler LLP, via statement. Obviously, this is all my fault, everything I've done. I'm ready to face all the consequences, Ippei Mizuhara, via statement. Southern California bookmaker Mathew Bowyer, whom the wire transfers were sent to, is also being investigated. Sports betting is currently illegal in California

North Korea fires ballistic missile towards sea off east coast, Japan issues alert | Oneindia

North Korea has fired an unidentified ballistic missile into the sea off South Korea's east coast, Seoul's military said on Monday, the latest in an apparent volley of tests by Pyongyang this year. "North Korea has fired an unidentified missile into the East Sea," South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said, referring to the body of water also known as the Sea of Japan. #NorthKorea #BallisticMissile #EastCoast #JapanAlert #SecurityConcern #MilitaryTension #GlobalSecurity #RegionalStability #MissileThreat #InternationalRelations ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.155~GR.121~

North Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles During US’ Blinken's Visits Seoul | Oneindia News

North Korea fired ballistic missiles into the sea as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Seoul for a democracy-focused conference. South Korea reported the launches, prompting condemnation from Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. The missile tests coincide with ongoing military drills and diplomatic efforts to address regional security concerns. #NorthKorea #Seoul #SouthKorea #USSecretaryofState #AnthonyBlinken #FumioKishida #KimJongUn #YoonSukYeol #NorthKoreaSouthKorean #Koreanwar #Politics #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.103~GR.121~

India-RoK Partnership: EAM Dr S Jaishankar Addresses Joint Commission Meeting in Seoul |OneindiaNews

Watch as EAM Dr. S Jaishankar delivers the opening remarks at the 10th India-RoK Joint Commission Meeting in Seoul, highlighting the growth and significance of the partnership between India and the Republic of Korea. #IndiaRok #IndiaSouthKorea #IndiaKoreaRelations #SJaishankar #Jaishankar #ForeignMinisterofIndia #JaishankarinSouthKorea #Seoul #IndiaSeoulRelations #OneindiaNews ~HT.178~PR.274~ED.103~GR.125~