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U.S. authorities seized the Anthropic shares owned by Caroline Ellison and Nishad Singh after their pleas, selling them to existing investors; the proceeds could be used to compensate FTX victims through remission, but details—who bought the shares and how much—remain unclear even as Anthropic's value has surged, potentially yielding billions in value.
A federal appeals court rejected Sam Bankman-Fried’s bid to overturn his fraud conviction and 25-year prison sentence, leaving the sentence intact.
Sam Bankman-Fried has formally requested a presidential pardon through the DOJ’s Pardon Attorney, asking for a pardon after completing his 25-year sentence for the FTX collapse, with his appeal pending in New York. Trump has shown no clear interest in granting clemency, while SBF has publicly pursued clemency tactics and given interviews from prison as part of his push.
Sam Bankman-Fried, the former FTX CEO convicted of fraud and serving a 25-year sentence, has formally applied for a presidential pardon with the Justice Department. The move would restore certain civil liberties after he completes his sentence but would not erase the conviction. He has signaled support for Trump from prison, despite previously donating to Democratic campaigns, and Trump has previously said he does not plan to pardon him.
Jailed former FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has applied for a presidential pardon from Donald Trump after serving part of a 25-year fraud sentence tied to FTX and Alameda Research; he is appealing the conviction and maintains innocence, while Trump previously indicated he would not pardon him and the White House declined to comment.
Sam Bankman-Fried has formally requested a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, with DOJ records showing a 2026 filing for a 'pardon after completion of sentence' that remains pending. He is serving a 25-year federal sentence for a fraud scheme tied to FTX and Alameda Research. Trump has previously said he has no intention of pardoning him, and there were no comments from the White House or DOJ.
Actor-director Ben McKenzie’s debut documentary Everyone Is Lying to You for Money argues crypto is largely a scam, spotlighting market manipulation like wash trading, recounting his interview with Sam Bankman-Fried, and connecting Trump’s crypto ventures to a broader political-money game, all framed with humor and personal notes about his family.
Convicted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been courting a presidential pardon and loudly praising Trump on social media, but lawmakers from both parties push back and there’s no sign Trump plans to pardon him; the bid is viewed as unlikely to succeed, underscoring partisan skepticism of crypto-industry influence and the use of presidential clemency.
Caroline Ellison, former Alameda Research head and on‑again partner of Sam Bankman-Fried, was released from federal custody after serving about 14 months for seven charges tied to the FTX fraud; she testified against Bankman‑Fried, who received a 25‑year sentence, and Ellison was ordered to forfeit $11 billion, marking a late chapter in one of the largest U.S. financial-fraud investigations.
Caroline Ellison, former Alameda Research CEO and star witness in Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial, has been released from federal custody after roughly 14 months and will serve the remainder of her two-year sentence under community confinement (home confinement or a halfway house) with three years of supervised release; Bankman-Fried remains imprisoned on a 25-year sentence.
Sam Bankman-Fried, the former FTX CEO serving 25 years for crypto fraud, is reportedly giving legal advice to fellow inmates, including high-profile figures like Juan Orlando Hernandez and Sean Combs, sparking public criticism about his credibility and judgment.
Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyer claims that his trial related to FTX was 'fundamentally unfair,' highlighting concerns about the legal process surrounding the FTX founder.
A court is reviewing whether Sam Bankman-Fried's trial was fair after his lawyers argue that he was unfairly given an early preview of his testimony, which they claim influenced the verdict. Bankman-Fried was convicted of multiple fraud charges related to the collapse of FTX, and his legal team is seeking a new trial, citing procedural errors and unfair practices during his original trial.
Sam Bankman-Fried's last legal hope to overturn his 2023 fraud conviction will be heard on November 4th, with his lawyers arguing that his trial was unfair due to judge bias and procedural issues. If the appeal fails, his sentence may become permanent, though some speculate he might seek a pardon through political connections.
Sam Bankman-Fried, convicted of crypto fraud and sentenced to 25 years, is expected to be released over four years early due to good conduct and participation in prison programs, with an estimated release date in December 2044.