Alameda Research
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- Sam Bankman-Fried’s pardon faces bipartisan pushback in Congress: ‘Keep him locked up’
Two senators introduced a resolution opposing Sam Bankman-Fried's pardon, arguing his 25-year sentence for fraud and money laundering serves justice. His clemency request is pending, with bipartisan opposition in Congress.
- 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.
- Sam Bankman-Fried Formally Seeks Presidential Pardon From Trump, Files Clemency Petition
Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of FTX, filed a clemency petition with the U.S. Department of Justice seeking a presidential pardon from Donald Trump while serving a 25-year prison sentence for fraud and conspiracy. Trump has publicly rejected the pardon request, and Bankman-Fried is appealing his conviction and sentence.