Mark Walter attempted to get Lakers, Dodgers out of Spectrum SportsNet contracts to get more money
Billionaire Mark Walter's business dealings are under federal scrutiny, putting his sports empire at risk
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Coverage (6)
- New Mark Walter investigation details paint Dodgers dynasty in a negative light Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- To Probe Mark Walter’s Business, DOJ Sought Egan-Jones’ Records Bloomberg.com · 1d ago
- Questions mount for Andretti Global owner as federal probes target TWG-linked insurers IndyStar · 1d ago
- The Dodgers are Mark Walter's crown jewel. Can he hold on to it amid federal probe? Los Angeles Times · 1d ago
- Report: Mark Walter tried to take out a loan against his Lakers stake Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Report: Mark Walter tried to get Lakers out of Spectrum SportsNet deal Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
The brief
Mark Walter is under federal investigation, putting his ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Dodgers in jeopardy. The Department of Justice has sought records from Egan-Jones, a rating agency, as part of its probe into Walter's business dealings. The investigation is linked to insurers connected to TWG, a company Walter co-founded.
Walter has reportedly attempted to extract the Lakers from their Spectrum SportsNet contract and take out a loan against his stake in the team. The Los Angeles Times notes that the Dodgers are Walter's most valuable asset. The IndyStar notes that Walter is also the owner of Andretti Global.
The Bloomberg report does not specify the exact nature of the DOJ's investigation. The Los Angeles Times notes that Walter's ability to retain control of the Dodgers is uncertain amid the federal probe.
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Quick answers
What is the Department of Justice investigating?
The DOJ is investigating Mark Walter's business dealings, specifically targeting records from Egan-Jones and insurers linked to TWG.
Which sports teams does Mark Walter own?
Mark Walter owns the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
What actions has Mark Walter taken regarding his sports teams?
Walter has reportedly tried to get the Lakers out of their Spectrum SportsNet contract and take out a loan against his stake in the team.
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