Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig has been found guilty of obstructing justice and lying to federal investigators, the United States Department of Justice said Friday.
Puig, 35, was federally charged in connection with allegations that he placed illegal bets on sporting events while still playing professional baseball.
Over a 13-day trial, prosecutors presented evidence that showed Puig began placing bets in May 2019, utilizing an intermediary, and eventually racked up more than a quarter-million in losses.
The DOJ said Puig withdrew $200,000 from a Los Angeles-area bank in June 2019 to settle these debts.
After his debts were settled, he then proceeded to place more than 800 bets through online platforms, including football…