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Dodgers: Yasiel Puig Runs into New Legal Woes Related to Gambling Problem

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Former Dodger and fan favorite Yasiel Puig has pleaded guilty in an illegal sports gambling case. Puig lied to federal law enforcement officials about bets he placed on sports events as a part of an illegal gambling operation. Court documents were released, and the United States Attorney’s office announced today.

#BREAKING Former @Dodgers outfielder/slugger Yasiel Puig pleads guilty to lying to FBI about illegal gambling operation. Here’s the DOJ release. https://t.co/w3PjCynZtl

Puig pleaded guilty to one count of making a false statement, in which can result in a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison.