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Sam Bankman-Fried applied for Trump pardon

Sam Bankman-Fried applied for Trump pardon

Summary

Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has officially applied for a presidential pardon. He is currently serving a 25-year prison sentence for fraud related to the collapse of his company and is asking for a pardon after finishing his sentence.

Key Facts

  • Sam Bankman-Fried founded the cryptocurrency exchange FTX.
  • He is serving a 25-year prison sentence for fraud charges.
  • The charges are linked to the collapse of FTX.
  • Bankman-Fried formally applied for a presidential pardon.
  • The pardon request is to be considered after he completes his sentence.
  • The application is listed on the Office of the Pardon Attorney’s website.
  • A presidential pardon is an official forgiveness for a federal crime.
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