Rich Eisen Still Has Questions about Shohei Ohtani Despite His Interpreter Negotiating a Guilty Plea
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- Опубликовано: 7 июн 2024
- Rich Eisen reacts to Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter Ippei Mizuhara reportedly negotiating to a plea deal for embezzling money from the Dodgers star.
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You must officially apologize to him
When Feds are saying Ohtani is innocent and victim in this case. What more does Ohtani have to prove to you? It's very clear to us. Stop smearing Ohtani!!! He does not owe anything to prove to you!! Innocent until proven guilty, but he is innocent in this case. Why don't you get all the stories and facts together before making assumption as journalist! I'm very disappointed in you!
とにかく、先に謝れ、
Is it normal that US sports journalists have a better sense of crime investigations than FBI and IRS? Learn something new every day.
Rich Eisen and the RES have showed they lack integrity. This is the moment the RES has “jumped the shark”.
Ah, because the Feds NEVER lie.
If you think he’s smearing Ohtani you clearly didn’t watch the segment
Hopefully Ohtani never speaks to you or takes a photo with you ever again.
Ohtani has too much class for that. The one good thing that came out of all this garbage is that Ohtani is still Ohtani, and is the real deal. Who else can children look up to in professional sports?
Rich believes the Earth is flat.
Nah he believes earth is a donut.
When Ippei did win a bet, the money was not deposited into Ohtani's bank account. Rather, the US attorney said, it would go into Ippei's bank account.
He "used and abused that position of trust."
On your show last week David Samson accused Shohei of lying that he met the fan who caught the first HR ball and implied that he may be lying about other things. Well all of us Japanese bilinguals knew that his new interpreter totally misinterpreted when Shohei said “the team was able to talk to the fan and get the ball back.
I believe that your show owes Shohei an apology. Man up.
Rich is going to say he understands Japanese better than Japanese people next😂
They will not this people just pathetic.
I m so dissapointed at you.say nothing more on Ohtani.
Why so hung up on the original story? The original story was from the guy who did the crime… and got caught. He’s not some genius mastermind. Just some guy who made up a flimsy lie when he realized he was getting exposed.
Rich Eisen, why didn't you wait for a few hours for the scheduled DOJ press conference before making yourself look a complete fool? All your questions have been answered. It was 16M to boot. Feds found the recording in which Mizuhara impersonated Ohtani to a bank employee. Feds also examined thousands of communications between Mizuhara and Ohtani, which showed that Ohtani had no knowledge of Ippei's theft or gambling activities.
On top of that, there was no change in Ohtani's story whatsoever. Ohtani's first statement on this subject was that he was the victim. Everything else was concocted by Mizuhara, which by the way initially said that the debt was not his but his (other) friend's. Ohtani the victim had no obligation to explain or even speculate how the crime occurred. That duty solely belonged to authorities.
So this guy took 16million when he makes 500 thousand a year..ohtani shouldn't be able to get married then if he can't handle his own bank account then and he is the shittiest teammate ever to take 700 million if you don't care about money. Why so many statements just one should be it and he shouldn't be worried
@@calebflynn9636 Otani holds multiple accounts. Except for the account taken by Mizuhara, the accountants managed all the accounts.
Otani never entrusted Mizuhara with the management of these accounts or any other financial institution. Mizuhara told the accountants and financial advisors (none of whom spoke Japanese) to whom Otani entrusted the management of his assets that "Otani has denied access to the accounts" so that they could not access the accounts.
In other words, Mizuhara acted as an interpreter between Otani and the accountants, and he could have disguised as much as he wanted.
The money transfers were made from Mizuhara's device and IP address.
Mizuhara assisted Otani in opening the account at an Arizona bank and acted as Otani's translator when setting up the account information.
The contact information on Otani's bank account was changed to be tied to Mizuhara's phone number and an anonymous email address associated with Mizuhara.
Mizuhara was engaged in margin trading, trading dozens of times the principal amount.
He stole money from Otani's account, and all the dividends he won were transferred to Mizuhara's bank account.
You may only have one account, but Otani is a rich man, so he has multiple accounts.
Accounts in Japan and the United States. For example, accounts paid by the baseball team, accounts from sponsors, private accounts, etc.
You manage your wedding expenses in the account you set up in Japan. That's the account he was paid by the baseball team when he was in Japan.
Otani is famous for not spending money, and most of what he wears is given to him by his sponsors. Porsche, watches, clothes, etc.
@@calebflynn9636 how he manages his bank account is none of your minion’s business
@@calebflynn9636If you’re not a legal or fraud expert, and you’re not able to read the actual report, then shut up
Why did the story change? Because Ippei changed it!
He changed it because he was told to change it, that’s the problem. His original story was the truth. It’s called money laundering. In my opinion, that’s what is going on here.
Why is it so hard to believe him? Idk why Rich is so hung up on this?
Rich needs to take this down. This is sloppy on his end and his whole team. It's tacky and petty and CLEARLY he hates this dude. Lost a lot of respect.
He is just jaded and cynical. But he is not as hate-filled as Michael Kay, Dave Samson, Jeff Passan, Evan Roberts, Rob Parker and Michael Willard and others who just want/wish/hope Ohtani is dirty.
Just admit it. You WANT HIM TO BE GUILTY. Its so damn obvious
It's reported now the FBI have recordings of bank calls that IPPEI made with bank employees, and he was pretending to be Ohtani to the bank. Ippei also changed Ohtani's account to his name so he would not get statements and notices.
Thank you. Good information
BS
Ippei was pretending to be Ohtani speaking English, or playing two roles Ohtani and himself, or the bank employee was speaking Japanese.
And I’m the Easter Bunny 🐰
@@1knicc that’s a lot of small brain energy
Rich Eisen, wow. You don't want Ohtani to be innocent, you want him guilty. Federal investigators stated they have evidence of Ippei's wrong doing and how he was able to change settings so Ohtani didn't get alerts but you still have questions. Talk to the Feds, they have those answers....delete the photo of your son and Ohtani. I hope Ohtani isn't nice enough to grant you anymore photos or attention.
I really like Rich and I could not be more disappointed with his speculation on this matter. The DOJ has out right explained the situation and has unambiguously labeled Ohtani a victim of massive fraud.
Exactly. So much straightforward suspicion. It all veiled a want by all these vultures to want to be right from the beginning and say "I told you so" or "you heard it here first." Ohtani doesn't seem like the type to want to get back at these people, but should at least keep in mind the ones that seemed to have an agenda.
Rich was doing his show when the documents dropped and clearly was prematurely talking about the situation. but hopefully, today, he corrects the record after a day with all the facts being out there and having read the complaint in full.
This Ohtani story has exposed the fact
That a decent portion of US media is so painful stupid I genuinely wonder how they are capable of functioning on a daily basis
Tell us what you know that no media outlet has reported.
There's money in clickbait and conspiracy theories. In America, there was this guy named Alex Jones that kept using "Still Has Questions" about school shootings, UFO's, theorioes, etc. Even after the facts were investigaated, they still use this because there's enough fodder for people that can't accept the truth and need to ride the coattails of an old unproven story and fuel to stay relative and fill that small group of believers. Even when they get sued for libel, misinformation or slander, they keep an audience, it's like WWE (wrestling) of journalism, even if it's not true, there's people that want it to be true. Like Santa Claus.
@@joebarr725 Ippei Mizuhara has been charged with stealing more than $16 million from Shohei Ohtani, according to federal investigat
@@joebarr725 The FBI have recordings of bank calls that IPPEI MADE with bank employees
he was pretending to be Ohtani to the bank
@@joebarr725 and this January, Mizuhara allegedly placed "approximately 19,000 wagers."
Losing bets: $182.94 million
Winning bets: $142.27 million
Total losses: nearly $40.7 million
The seized records "do not reflect any bets on baseball games."
Shohei has never been concerned about money since he joined the Angels. He just wanted to play baseball and worked hard. He left his money to someone he trusted and had no interest in checking his balance. Otherwise he would not be able to become a two-way player.
Among other things, Ohtani voluntarily deferred $68 or 70 million dollars for the next 10 (!) years from his annual salaries. Which gambler that owes a large sum of money to an illegal bookie would do THAT?
When playing for NPB, Shohei's mother put gave him a $1,000 a month budget, and at the end of the year, he still had money saved up. If he was a gambler, there is no way he would have been able to live off that budget. Also, when his Angels teammates went to the casino and invited him to go with them, he declined and told them that gambling is not good and asked them why they would waste their money like that. And this is the person that so many cynical people think Shohei is a gambling addict.
Great point
Or, if he was concerned about information coming out, he may have chosen to structure his contract like that to avoid losing salary should he be subject to a lengthy suspension. Even with his MLB salary deferred, he wasn't short of cash (made clear by the fact that Mizuhara apparently stole millions of dollars from him without any notice).
Ohtani haters like you , ESPN must apologize to Shohei . America media has somewhat bad intentions against him and we know it. What a shame.
first of all, ohtani doesn't 'owe' you (or cooptani) an explanation.
instead, perhaps you should educate YOURSELF and listen to the US attorney's statement.
hopefully you would see the the authorities are doing just fine without your vast knowledge of bank fraud investigations.
His reputation is intact. Your's not so much.
I used to respect you and liked your show a lot. No more. But you’re same as Dylan Hernandez, or Sam B.
Ohtani NEVER changed his story Ippei Did.
I used to respect Rich too. But not anymore!
You both are missing out on quality content. Rich is a fine journalist & his ability to seek facts is what makes this show so superior to others. After all, Ippei is innocent until proven guilty, not the other way around.
@@GroovyL33 Rich conveniently ignored facts to have narrative that Ohtani was suspicious? Why do you think most of comments here are against Rich?
Don't get why it's so hard to believe. Celebrities get scammed, ripped off all the time by people who even aren't friends they trust.
Facts about the real world aren’t Rich’s specialty😂
@@hd7704 Yep, not saying 16 mill isn't a lot. Now go Google how much Tim Duncan lost to someone he trusted with his money. lol.
You’ re not a JOURNALIST ……………
How Rich Eisen thinks:
Ohtani with a sterling character and no evidence of any wrongdoing against him = Ehhh, not convinced
Mizuhara who lied about various things throughout his career after being caught for gambling, lying about the more serious crime = gotta be 100% without a doubt true
No one is entitled to an explanation who isn't part of the criminal justice system.
The amount of people who outwardly just *want* Shohei Ohtani to be guilty of some form of wrongdoing in this situation, despite a federal investigation saying he’s completely innocent, is just bizarre and dumbfounding to me. I don’t know why anyone would root for that
Envy.
@@trinitylane2202 And racism.
@@trinitylane2202these people your idol. Wait till you find it what they really do
All these media ppl who bitch about ohtani not answering to media now knows why he don't answer to them!!! Ohtani's camp need to file defamation suit vs Michael Kay, Evan Roberts, & Michael willard
1000%
and Stephen A Smith - a bonefide asian hater. He hates Yao Ming, Ichiro, Manny Pacquiao, Ohtani.
There was an investigation going on so he could not talk. If Ohtani talked to the media, then they would have accused him of trying to influence the media. Shohei can't win with those haters.
@@omgbygollywow I know lol. That's why I'm saying those pros I mentioned shud know that. I believe they do but choose slander ohtani's rep
Agree! Ohtani should keep using an interpreter and reduce journalist access even more
So, after Ippei confessed his gambling problem in the club house, he convineced Shohei, who was confused by Ippei's speech, to wait until they got to the hotel for his full explanation. I'm guessing Ippei thought he could talk into Shohei that this (Ippei's version of story) was the best for both of them so that Ippei could stil be with Shohei (who really relied on his support on/off field) and Shohei would be seen as a good friend helping Ippei's debts. But Shohei didn't buy it and decided to talk to Nez and Dodgers directly to clear things out.
In Japan, ever sicne he became professional, Shohei is very famous for having no interest in money, and Japanese TV shows and his former teammates often joked about it. I'm not surprised if Shehei rarely checked his bank account(s) for the same reason. Well, if that's the case, Shohei needs to grow up a bit and should be more careful from now on because there are many crazy/bad people out there in this world😔
You personally met Ohtani, and how could you suspect his involvement. You can’t read people. He is from a country where people leave their wallets on table to save seats before going to public bathrooms. You can’t prioritize your normal when there is a huge cultural difference.
Rich personally met Mark McGwire and was lied to. It’s normal if a person has been burned before, it’s normal to be skeptical with something so big.
Can they read numbers? Or do math in Japan? Because 1 is still 1 everywhere you go bud. He sure as hell can read the numbers on the 700 million dollar contracts tho
So because he’s culturally different he can’t commit any crimes. Got it
Quite the straw man.
@@kangZ_94Ippei first met Shohei while interpreting for the Fighters in 2013 when he was 19 years old, and they were like brother's Ippei even said he spent more time with Shohei then his own wife because the schedule and travel. Shohei gave Ippei alot of trust and access to all his private and personal informatuon, including his finances. I just saw an interview on Jeffrey J. Hall show he said, Is it hard to believe that Ippei Mizuhara had access to Shohei Ohtani's bank account? No. It's quite plausible and normal, says Katsunori Kojima, a former interpreter for the Mets/Giants. He handled financial transactions himself for players because of the trust and the schedule they have.
What is it that you don't get? Do some history on Ohtani. He doesn't care about money and prob has no idea how much he he has in his bank account. When he was already the biggest star in Japan, he gave all of his paychecks to his Mom, who then gave him an allowance each month. Ippei was the one who took care of everything financially for Ohtani. He did all of Sho's shopping for him. Ohtani never looked at his account and fully trusted Ippei. What is it about that, that you don't understand?
this dude is a clown because in his eyes Ohtani is still guilty.
Truly disappointed Rich. Your Yankee bias is really showing. Yikes!
Big time. Sounds like a Yankee for sure
How dumb are these media and trolls making assumptions accussing someone of gambling. Forget the haters but the media accusing him do it for the ratings. He should sue all these bias medias.
I truly believe rich is still salty the dodgers landed both Ohtani n yoshi. Cuz if Ohtani was a Yankee he wouldn’t question it this much
Of course.
Apologize now! You should be ashamed!!
HE will not. He don't have the ball, I am sure his own son disgusted by his dad action.
*There's no reason for anyone to apologize. Ohtani is either a gambler or a gullible fool. Pick one.*
Ohtani is innocent.
You too 😂 f
Probably one of Rich's worst takes. Kind of take id expect from skip or Colin cowherd
Rich can't let it go, huh
Did anyone but Shohei's interpreter say that Shohei agreed to pay that debt? If Ippei is the only one saying that then maybe he lied about Shohei giving him the money.
You're 100% correct. Ippei was the only one who made the claim. Everyone took that as the gospel truth, including Othani's handlers. He had credibility in people's eyes, because he was Ohtani's best friend.
Ippei first met Shohei while interpreting for the Fighters in 2013 when he was 19 years old, and they were like brother's Ippei even said he spent more time with Shohei then his own wife because the schedule and travel. Shohei gave Ippei alot of trust and access to all his private and personal informatuon, including his finances. I just saw an interview on Jeffrey J. Hall show he said, Is it hard to believe that Ippei Mizuhara had access to Shohei Ohtani's bank account? No. It's quite plausible and normal, says Katsunori Kojima, a former interpreter for the Mets/Giants. He handled financial transactions himself for players because of the trust and the schedule they have.
None of that explains how nine different $500,000 wire transactions occurred. What bank in the world is going to let money like that leave their accounts without specific signatures, passcodes, and face to face meetings with the account holder??
@@toddsalkowski448are you serious? Why do people think it's that hard to do if you have access to that person's information
@@toddsalkowski448 Dane Cook was embezzled by his own brother out of $12 million dollars over a period of 10 years. Dane Cook said he didn't pay much attention to his accounts and the only way it was caught was that he hired a new manager, and the new manager found out about the crime.
@@toddsalkowski448 Because my stepfather has Alzheimer's and my mom is Vietnamese and doesn't understand finances or legal matters, they trust me to take care of their affairs, which I do online. I regularly transact things for them, transferring money, accessing their various accounts, changing password, changing their mailing preferences, etc. It was easy for me to set up access and they are totally out of the loop. All a person needs in today's technologically driven world, is a few personal information like social security number, date of birth and a bit of knowledge, and it's easy to do things online. I never see anyone face to face.
@@agag2684 Like Rich Eisen I am skeptical because I have wired money in the past. The hoops you go through are substantial. That was for $50,000. I can't even imagine what it is like for 1/2 million. BTW, doesn't Ohtani have a financial team?? NOBODY noticed this money flying out of his accounts??
Do you think Shohei read ESPN? I bet he doesn’t even know ESPN exists. 😂 He doesn’t care about anything but improving his baseball skills. He’s been like that since he was 12 years old. That’s why Shohei succeeded where nobody else did.
yes. tho I wondering why one of foreigners knowing about Ohtani that deeply. cause they don't know so much for him, he has been hated by so many Americans after this incident tho...
I wonder if Rich read Japanese or any other country local news agency?
Ohtani already has been cleared by 3 agencies - why didn't you just listen to the press conference before going on speculating and doubting Ohtani's integrity.
Don’t shame Rich about his poor reading and critical thinking skills!! 😢
あなたはESPNの誤報に踊らされたのです
The majority of the sports media is gonna owe Ohtani a solid apology for dragging him through the mud. Like you got your answers to 90% of the former questions with this report today. 95% I agree w/ Rich but I dont get why he's sticking to this one thing. Ippei is clearly a con artist that it finally caught up to him!
Rich Eisen I am so disappointed in you Ohtani was the star of the rams game which he last attended and he took the time to take a photo with you and your son and you stir the pot like this unbelievable
The DOJ press conference this morning exonerated Ohtani. It has been clear that Rich Eisen, ever since this story broke, was quick to judge and continues to now double down in the face of the actual facts of the case as explained by the DOJ. Used to be a huge fan of Rich and this show. I won’t be tuning into anything associated with the RES in the future.
Who is more likely to have a gambling problem a baseball player who grew up in rural japan or a Translator who grew up in LA and lied about having a degree
Eisen: I will continue to be cynical about Ohtani's innocence without evidence, though a federal investigation that has gathered evidence found no wrongdoing
Rich knows more about the law, fraud, technology, addiction, and even the Japanese language than the IRS, DHS, US attorneys, MLB, MLBPA, and various other state and private investigators!!
Am a massive fan but this is such a bad look from Rich.
Why are you asking questions to Ohtani instead of your authorities?"
Bank Official: "Mr. Ohtani, do you wish to wire $4.5 mil?"
Interpreter: "He asks if you enjoy baseball."
Ohtani: "Yes."
Interpreter: "He says yes."
No he pretended he was ohtani himself
It's a far reaching federal investigation. Filing charges can and often does take time. Nothing strange about that fact.
Delete that photo of your son and Shohei.
Facts, disgusting behavior from Rich.
As long as it has nothing to do with NFL he can say whatever he wants 😂
His son is still on board with Ohtani. Don't take that away from his son.
The absence of evidence is not evidence of absence. Just because you have unanswered questions does not mean Ohtani is withholding anything or concealing guilt. Wait for the federal investigation to wrap up.
Exactly. This is the logical fallacy that dingbat tinfoil hat wearers use all the time😂
Ippei Mizuhara has been charged with stealing more than $16 million from Shohei Ohtani, according to federal investigat
You start off that you want Ohtani to be innocent then u go on a tirade off doubt. Read the Feds report and stop trying to concoct and continue the suspicion when clearly he is innocent.
Take it easy on Rich. Reading official reports might be beyond Rich’s abilities
At first he acted like a fan, but in reality he was resentful of discrimination and for not joining the Yankees, and his true feelings were revealed.
Rich Eisen, you lost all respect from me. Hope you get cancelled soon
Somewhat ashamed of being American when I see nonsense like this. There have been athletes that have actually committed crimes that get more respect and love from American media than Ohtani is getting and he has done nothing wrong. This is very bizarre
Do you know?
Ohtani couldn't understand English at all when he opened a bank account.
He had no choice but to trust IPPEI MIZUHARA.
That is why MIZUHARA had a lot of chance to steal his information.
Ohtani is from the very countryside. He never had experience living in a big city.He didn't need to doubt others.
He just loves baseball.
Ohtani is not you.
Rich has handled this like someone who would throw water on a grease fire. Keep up with the "just asking questions" demeanor so that you feed the trolls online. Used to think you were better than this
Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's longtime interpreter and confidant, has been charged with bank fraud after it was discovered he transferred more than $16M from Ohtani's account to an alleged illegal sports book, federal authorities announced in L.A. court.
Rich… addicts lie.
They will lie upon lies upon lies to keep their addiction going.
Doesn’t matter if the addiction is drugs, alcohol, or gambling.
Ohtani has been subjected to media harassment every day.American media didn't believe him.Apologize to him and the fans.
No. Why? We are supposed to believe him without asking questions?
It’s amazing… the Feds come out in support of Ohtani’s story and everyone thinks that it’s true… lol
The Federal Government doesn’t have an agenda, naw…. Baseball’s executives don’t have friends in the Federal Government.. no that’s not possible. The story that they tell you is always the lie… the truth is always far more sinister.
@@jasonwilliams4159 You are free to believe it or not, but is it okay to declare something that has no proof?
@@jasonwilliams4159
you don't know about Ohtani、
He is honest and doesn't lie.
Don't doubt him without knowing his mandala chart.
@@jasonwilliams4159 there is a different between asking questions and simply made things up, last podcast in regard of othani first home run ball for example they say othani mention he meets the fan that catch the ball. Which is incorrect othani never say that, the interpreter miss translate what othani say, but rather than do simple google translate to verify what othani say They just take what the new interpreter say. And use that a base that othani is dishonest person... Is that the ask questions you want?
and this January, Mizuhara allegedly placed "approximately 19,000 wagers."
Losing bets: $182.94 million
Winning bets: $142.27 million
Total losses: nearly $40.7 million
The seized records "do not reflect any bets on baseball games."
We live in a world of guilty until proven innocent and Rich is no different from the rest of the sheep in the media, he goes where the wind blows.
Yes, but especially when Rich harbors a secret grudge or resentment against certain individuals for… reasons
Is it that hard to comprehend a such straight forward logic? I thought you are intellectually sound……. You must be a heavy gambler or somebody hurt you badly in the past…..
Mark McGwire lied to his face about steroid use.
All this talk of whether Ohtani paid attention to reports or media is missing an important point. To 'pay attention' would require a level of English proficiency he lacks. If you've ever spent time in a foreign country with an extremely different language, you know what it means to truly be 'oblivious.' You simply can't absorb everything being communicated around you.
Well Rich himself don't understand what the Feds say... In English.. Imagine if the Feds speak Japanese. Rich will thinks that's Feds say othani is an alien.
You doubted Shohei the whole time. Don’t back track.
Rich is being deliberately obtuse. Get on with it Rich, you want him to be guilty, but don't have the balls to say it. The evidence is out there, but you made up your mind when the story first broke and now you don't want to be wrong.
He’s really being both annoying and boring 😂
A huge L for Rich on this one. He hates Ohtani and it's obvious
Rich is going to wake up with the Yankee’s mascot’s head in his bed.
I always used to like you, Rich Eisen. And I get the cynicism. We live in a world where so many of our heroes failed us. OJ Simpson. Tiger Woods. Lance Armstrong. Roger Clemens. Mark McGwire. Jose Canseco. But even after all the evidence comes out and you keep the unhealthy skepticism? It's sad. but I guess that is human nature.
Typical Rich Eisen L
To be fair, Rich Eisen was jaded because Mark McGwire lied to his face about being clean when he wasn't. But it is Michael Kay, Dave Samson, Jeff Passan, Evan Roberts, Rob Parker and Michael Willard and others who just want/wish/hope Ohtani is dirty.
Only idiots and naive kids were “fooled” by Mark McGwire’s bizarre stats, bizarre body, and bizarre words. Note Rich wants to pretend smearing Ohtani is part of his “personal growth” from being a simpleton😂
@@hd7704 It is certainly bizarre that so many people "can't believe" Shohei Ohtani could be fooled and is "naive", and yet, Rich Eisen, a supposedly smart and informed and intelligent "expert", believed Mark McGwire.
Rich Eisen still seems to think something is fishy regarding Ohtani, and yet, he totally believed Mark McGwire. Odd.
Who knew Rich Eisen was part of the gutter press?
Rich
The 37 page document is pretty straightforward. What don’t you understand?
You need to stop your “this needs to be answered” remarks directed towards Shohei.
He can’t answer why the interpreter changed his story after the interview with ESPN. Go ask the interpreter.
Simultaneously, Shohei doesn’t know why the crisis management team did not confirm the interpreter’s story with Shohei. Likewise, why did the ESPN writer not confirm with Shohei directly. These are all answers that people other than Shohei can answer. Why did they all believe in the interpreter?
The answer to all these question is in the 37 page document. It is evident that the interpreter has an uncanny skill in manipulating people to believe in him without ever confirming things with Shohei.
Nez and his accounting team was told by Ippei that Shohei does not want to provide information on his account because he wants to keep it private. The tax accountant filing for Shohei’s tax return was supposed to have a meeting with Shohei and the interpreter only to be told by the interpreter that Shohei got sick and could not attend. Simultaneously, the interpreter told Shohei that there was no need to attend the meeting and that he (interpreter) would take care not of it.
The interpreter convinces the banker by pretending to be Shohei himself and authorizing the wire.
The common denominator here is somehow EVERYONE took the interpreter’s story at face value and completely believed in his story without ever attempting to confirm with Shohei. Ant the media also took the interpreter’s story at face value.
What turned out to be 100% true was Shohei’s comment in his press conference. You need to at least mentioned that to be fair to Shohei.
This is embarrassing coming from you rich
Someone establish a line of communication between Rich Eisen and the FBI, they need his expertise, and fast!
Lmao I learned a lot about rich eisen a few years ago when Tyreek hills son broke his arm on the monkey bars and rich eisen was insinuating that tyreek had something to do with it. I could only imagine that rich eisen has questions still for ohtani. I’m surprised he didn’t invite ohtani in for an interrogation, I mean an interview
I guess you’re bigger than FBI, a bias Yankee fan
Ippei is sick person who can steal from friend and smile next to Ohatani like nothing happened.
Medias are doing too much about this case. Maybe because Ohtani is not an american citizen?
Shohei will have to answer to investigators, not to talk show hosts, who say "something is fishy" without having a clue about the case..... Move on Rich, this ain't helping you.
Did anyone really firmly believe that a man that deferred hundreds of millions of dollars for 10 years.. is a gambler?.. you must not understand gambling.. it's about the instant gratification
If someone across the globe can steal your information that you never met, I guarantee you someone close to you and you trust can still your identity. Bro come on you're reaching.
Keep asking questions, Rich. You are so boring
The problem is “we were just wondering.” No you were not just wondering. You speculated and got in front of microphone and broadcasted without any proof.
Its like a normal person missing $100. You might catch it or you might not. Most of us have subscription sevices we forget about. Its basically the same ratio.
Rich “just askin’”and wading into conspiracy territory.
IRS needs to check out this money stream
Wonder how Pete Rose feels about this
If only Pete would’ve had an interpreter / alibi …
Why don’t you ask the victims of his pedophilia?
That PR firm looks like total morons for that interview to happen.
They got misled by Ippei just like everyone else.
@@mouseinthehouse_ So they don't do any diligence with either the financial paper trail or talk to Ohtani with an independent translator before they book this interview? The story doing a 180 like it did enormous damage to your client's reputation, the last thing you want to happen as a PR Firm.
@@mouseinthehouse_ Does that sound reasonable? A crisis management team whose sole existence is to protect Ohtani and they let Ippei Mizuhara tell an ESPN reporter a batch of lies right in front of their faces??
@@Cyduck1763 I worked in the Trust industry (managing assets for estates, wealthy people, and even corporate pension funds, etc.) for 20 years. There is a lot of embezzlement that goes on. The companies that are victims usually try to hush things up and hide as much from the media as possible, as it is bad look to the public. In cases where a large group of people are working for a wealthy person or corporation, there is a lot of cracks and holes which people can exploit. It's called diffusion of responsibility and the bystander effect. In today's world, everyone's job is so specialized and narrow that people know only their own job functions and tasks and are blind to the bigger picture or what others may be doing. Often, the right hand does not know what the left hand is doing. Lots of opportunities for malfeasance and lots of opportunities for overlooking criminal activity.
STOP IT~!! Ohtani should sue this old racist guy jeezzzzzzzzzzz
Over 280 people hit the like button on this? SMH
Bookmaker- “ I never met or spoke to Shohei Ohtani”
Bookmaker Lawyer- “client never met or spoke to Ohtani”
Interpreter-“ Shohei wasn’t involved. I’m ready to face the consequences”
Feds-“ Shohei was not involved after we interviewed him”
I hope your son say to Ohtani that my dad is a fool so can you take another picture just with me again? The previous one with my dad I’m going to delete.
It’s not too late to apologize, Rich.
The biggest piece of evidence that shows Ohtani is innocent was that Mizuhara would take Ohtani's money to pay for his losses, but when Mizhara won the money would always go into his personal account. If Ohtani was really in on it wouldn't he want some of the winnings too?
I used to work/investigate criminal actions. My experience re "con people" is that they lie. About everything. And the ones I've dealt with have little to no empathy towards their victims. I've seen defense attorneys get totally embarrassed when explaining the defendants side of things and then facts show the exact opposite. Even when the defendant knows the facts will come out, they feel the need to tell a fictionalized version of events. I don't understand the motivation. the interpreter's background needs to be checked out b/c there may be a long line of victims in his past. Or, he just fell into this incredible situation. I do not envy the defense attorney working with this guy.