Photo by Mike MuraseSome of the UCLA MSW students who worked as LTSC interns with Bill Watanabe and Yasuko Sakamoto over the years.

we will wait until resolution of the criminal proceeding to determine whether further investigation is warranted.Ohtani said Mizuhara has been stealing money from my account and has told lies.

who served as Ohtanis translator and de facto manager.In a Thursday press conference.wire transfers were made from Ohtanis bank account to an illegal bookmaking operation allegedly run Orange County resident Mathew Bowyer.

The 39-year-old could face up to 30 years in federal prison if convicted of the felony charge.Attorney Martin Estrada said Mizuhara had unique access to Ohtani and his personal affairs due to his relationship with the slugger.

the contact information on Ohtanis account allegedly was changed to link the account to Mizuharas phone number and to an anonymous email address connected to Mizuhara.

Mizuhara helped Ohtani open an account at a bank in Arizona that year as the player did not speak English.Yosh’s legacy will live on through the judo program he led to recognition and the campus building adorned with his name.

Presidents Council on Physical Fitness in 1970We are incredibly proud and thankful for the impact Yosh not only made on our university.Ive never met anyone that positively impacted as many lives as him in a lifetime.

YAMAMOTOFrom right: Yosh Uchida with Japanese Ambassador to the U.contributing to the economic and cultural development of his community.