Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter says working conditions led to gambling-related crimes in letter to judge
Mizuhara stole nearly $17 million of Ohtani's money to pay off gambling debts
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Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) with translator Ippei Mizuhara against the Chicago White Sox during a spring training baseball game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA Today Sports)
Ippei Mizuhara, the translator for Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, during an introductory press conference at Dodger Stadium. (Kirby Lee-USA Today Sports)
Los Angeles Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani (right) and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara attend the game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New Orleans Saints at SoFi Stadium. (Kirby Lee-USA Today Sports)
Los Angeles Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani (left) and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara (right) pose with Los Angeles Rams mascot Rampage (center) at SoFi Stadium. (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani talks with translator Ippei Mizuhara in the dugout against the San Francisco Giants during a spring training baseball game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA Today Sports)