Ippei Mizuhara, former interpreter for MLB star Shohei Ohtani, was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for stealing $16.9 million from Ohtani to cover his gambling debts. His request for leniency, citing a gambling addiction and remorse for his actions, was denied. The court highlighted the impact of his actions on Ohtani's reputation. Despite advocating for an 18-month sentence, Mizuhara’s defense failed to mitigate the consequences of his actions, culminating in a significant prison term after nearly a year of legal proceedings stemming from the theft.
I want to say I'm truly sorry to Mr. Ohtani for what I have done. This mistake will impact me for the rest of my life and I am prepared to accept the consequences.
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