"A jury found former Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig guilty of obstruction of justice and making false statements to investigators Friday in Los Angeles federal court. The two-week trial concluded with the jury deliberating for nearly two days. Puig, 35, could face up to 20 years in prison. Sentencing is scheduled for May 26. Puig faces a statutory maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison on the obstruction of justice charge and up to five years in prison for the two false statement charges."
"Investigators alleged that Puig denied he had placed bets with Nix despite evidence establishing that he made 899 wagers with the former minor league pitcher on football and basketball games and tennis matches from July to September 2019. Puig - who was not accused of betting on baseball - lost more than $1.5 million in sports bets, Internal Revenue Service Special Agent Christen Seymour testified, and owed Nix $282,900."
Yasiel Puig was convicted of obstruction of justice and making false statements after a two-week trial that ended with nearly two days of jury deliberations. Puig faces a combined statutory maximum of 20 years in federal prison, with sentencing set for May 26, and remains free on his own recognizance. The charges arose from a January 2022 videoconference in which investigators say Puig lied about sports betting tied to an illegal gambling ring run by Wayne Nix. Evidence indicated Puig placed 899 wagers with Nix from July to September 2019, lost more than $1.5 million, and owed Nix $282,900. Nix pleaded guilty and awaits sentencing.
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