Bookie in Shohei Ohtani Interpreter Case to Plead Guilty
Mathew Bowyer admits to operating illegal gambling business and laundering money, faces up to 18 years in prison.
- Ippei Mizuhara, Ohtani's former interpreter, stole $17 million to cover gambling debts.
- Mizuhara placed 19,000 bets with Bowyer's illegal operation, losing nearly $41 million.
- Bowyer's business served over 700 clients, including professional athletes.
- Ohtani was cleared of involvement and is considered a victim by prosecutors.
- Bowyer's sentencing is scheduled for August 9.
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