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Shohei Ohtani’s Ex-Interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, Sentenced to 57 Months In Prison
Ippei Mizuhara
Sentenced To 57 Months In Prison
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Ippei Mizuhara was officially sentenced to 57 months in prison on Thursday … after fessing up to swindling millions from Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.
Mizuhara’s fate was determined in a Santa Ana, California court just minutes ago — not only has he been sentenced to four years and some change behind bars, but he was also ordered to pay $18 million in restitution — nearly $17 million to Ohtani and another $1.1 million to the IRS.
The former Angels and Dodgers employee pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud and one count of tax fraud back in June 2024 … owning up to taking the money from Ohtani’s bank account to clear his debts with bettors.
He was facing up to 33 years in prison … but the plea agreement likely helped shorten his sentence.
Mizuhara expressed his regret over his actions again in court … saying it was a mistake that would stick with him for the rest of his life, but was prepared to accept the consequences.
Mizuhara’s attorney was pulling for an 18-month sentence due to his accountability and remorse … but ultimately, federal prosecutors got what they wanted.
Mizuhara was ordered to surrender on March 24.