Is Shohei Ohtani still in trouble? Authorities say Dodgers star is 'considered a victim'

When Japanese interpreter Ippei Mizuhara lost bets, he paid a bookmaker with money allegedly stolen from Shohei Ohtani, a staggering total of more than $16 million — nearly four times what previously had been reported. But when Mizuhara won bets, federal authorities said Thursday, he stashed the cash in an account of his own — evidence that seems to support Ohtani's claims he was unaware of the gambling.

Ohtani, 29, has not spoken about the case since his news conference, although he is expected to speak to reporters Friday when the Dodgers open a homestand against the San Diego Padres. Mizuhara, 39, is set to make his initial federal court appearance Friday afternoon in L.A. He is expected to surrender and be released on bond, according to a Justice Department statement, and will not be asked to enter a plea to the bank fraud charge.

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