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Pablo Torre examines financial questions surrounding Dodgers owner Mark Walter

From PBS NewsHour · () English

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  • Federal investigators are examining whether Dodgers owner Mark Walter broke the law while raising money to acquire the team.
  • The inquiry also concerns how Walter disclosed the sources of those funds during the ownership bidding process.
  • PBS NewsHour discussed the allegations with journalist Pablo Torre, who has been investigating the matter.

A controversy involving Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter and NBA legend Magic Johnson centers on how Walter raised money to win the bidding for ownership of the team.

Federal investigators are examining whether Walter broke the law in raising those funds and in disclosing where they came from. The investigation has created questions around the financing of the Dodgers' ownership bid.

William Brangham discussed the details with Pablo Torre, who has been uncovering information about the matter.

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