US EditionYasiel Puig Guilty of Obstruction of Justice, Lying in Gambling Case
- A jury in downtown Los Angeles found Yasiel Puig guilty on Friday of obstruction and false statements after a three-week trial, prosecutors say.
- The case originates from a 2017 probe of Wayne Nix's illegal gambling business; prosecutors say Puig began placing bets through Nix’s intermediary in May 2019 and owed $282,900 by June 2019.
- Federal investigators say Puig denied knowledge during a 90-minute January 2022 video conference despite warnings, while court records show he placed 899 bets through Costa Rica-based betting websites tied to Nix's operation.
- Sentencing is scheduled for May 26, and Puig remains free on personal recognizance, facing potential federal prison terms up to 10 years for obstruction of justice and five years for false statements.
- Puig's August 2022 plea to pay at least $55,000 was later rescinded and deemed non-binding by a judge, delaying the case after appeals over the withdrawn plea's admissibility.
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Former MLB player Yasiel Puig found guilty of obstruction, lying to federal investigators
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