Yasiel Puig has been convicted of federal crimes, specifically one count of obstruction of justice and one count of making false statements regarding illegal gambling. The U.S. Department of Justice revealed that Puig lied to investigators about his involvement in betting activities, which included placing 899 bets on various sports. He faces a maximum of 15 years in prison and is scheduled for sentencing on May 26. Puig, a former MLB All-Star, previously attempted to plead guilty but later maintained his innocence.
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Yasiel Puig Guilty of Lying to Investigators in Gambling Case
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