CRIMEJun 9 · 22:16 UTCFORTUNECamila Grigera Naon

Sam Bankman-Fried formally files for pardon—but White House reiterates that FTX cofounder’s odds are slim

Sam Bankman-Fried submitted a pardon request to the Department of Justice, but the White House states his chances remain slim. The request follows his 2023 conviction for fraud related to FTX, and President Donald Trump has indicated no plans to grant clemency.

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