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Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's Former Interpreter, Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges

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Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, pleaded guilty Tuesday to bank and tax fraud charges.

According to ESPN's Alden González, Mizuhara entered the plea at a change-of-plea hearing in federal court after previously pleading not guilty last month.

Per ESPN, prosecutors allege that Mizuhara stole nearly $17 million from Ohtani over multiple years in order to pay off gambling debts.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.