Former Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig is facing two charges in a gambling case that was first reported last year. According to recent reporting by KTLA 5, he now faces two federal counts of making false statements and obstructing justice. These charges are related to his alleged involvement in an illegal online gambling operation.
The additional charges against Puig come after a joint investigation by the Major League Baseball and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The investigation was launched last year after reports emerged that Puig was involved in an online gambling ring that accepted bets on sporting events, including MLB games.