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SEC, DOJ Investigate Dodgers Owner Mark Walter’s Hidden Ties

8/21/2026

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Mark Walter Investigated

U.S. prosecutors and the SEC are investigating Dodgers owner Mark Walter over concealed financial ties.
Walter’s Delaware Life and Clear Spring Life and Annuity received grand jury subpoenas.
Delaware Life disclosed $17 billion in related investments, raising its portfolio share to 42% from 3%.
Walter agreed to sell Los Angeles Lakers to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner for $12.5 billion, $2.5 billion above his purchase price.

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Mark Walter Investigated

U.S. prosecutors and the SEC are investigating Dodgers owner Mark Walter over concealed financial ties.
Walter’s Delaware Life and Clear Spring Life and Annuity received grand jury subpoenas.
Delaware Life disclosed $17 billion in related investments, raising its portfolio share to 42% from 3%.
Walter agreed to sell Los Angeles Lakers to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner for $12.5 billion, $2.5 billion above his purchase price.

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