Former Shohei Ohtani's interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, has had his prison start date for stealing $17M postponed.

Former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani, Ippei Mizuhara, had his prison start date for a nearly five-year term postponed. Mizuhara was sentenced for stealing almost $17 million from Ohtani to cover gambling debts. The new surrender date is under seal, and the exact reason for the delay is undisclosed. Mizuhara was ordered to pay over $18 million in restitution, including nearly $17 million to Ohtani and over $1 million to the IRS.