Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks Presidential Pardon from Trump for FTX Fraud Conviction
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Sam Bankman-Fried, co-founder of defunct FTX crypto exchange, seeks presidential pardon from Donald Trump after being sentenced to 25 years for a fraud scheme misusing billions in customer funds.
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Bankman-Fried's fraud led to the downfall of FTX, impacting the crypto market.
Sam Bankman-Fried, co-founder of the defunct FTX crypto exchange, has formally requested a presidential pardon from President Donald Trump, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Bankman-Fried is serving a 25-year sentence for misusing billions in customer funds. Trump has stated he has "no intention" of pardoning him, despite issuing over 1,400 pardons in his second term. The White House declined to comment.
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Decision on pardon will be made based on legal merit and political considerations.
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- Exact date of pardon request filing
