Trial begins for slugger Yasiel Puig in sports betting case

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A trial in the federal case against former major league slugger Yasiel Puig started on Tuesday in downtown Los Angeles.

Puig, 35, faces one count of obstruction of justice and two counts of making false statements to federal investigators about his suspected involvement in an illegal sports betting ring. He is facing a combined maximum of 20 years in prison if con