Bankman-Fried’s transfer to Terminal Island, once home to figures like Al Capone and Charles Manson, comes amid his growing conservative media presence and speculation about his long-term legal strategy.
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Sam Bankman-Fried Placed in Solitary After Unauthorized Tucker Carlson Interview: Report
Sam Bankman-Fried has reportedly been placed in solitary confinement after participating in an interview with Tucker Carlson without approval.
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Jailed FTX Founder SBF’s Tweets Drive Native Token Price, FTT Surges 30%
SBF, who is currently serving a 25-year sentence, has posted a series of threads on X, expressing his thoughts on the recent US federal layoffs.
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SBF Says Court Narrative Was Misleading in Latest The New York Sun Interview
Sam Bankman-Fried criticizes the handling of his fraud trial in The New York Sun interview, claiming the prosecution misled the jury. He also condemns Democratic policies on crypto, calling the Republican Party “more reasonable.”
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FTX Executive Ryan Salame Gets One-Year Sentence Reduction
Ryan Salame, ex-FTX executive, initially sentenced to over seven years for unlawful political contributions, has had one year reduced from his sentence. The adjustment follows federal guidelines on good behavior.
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Elon Musk Predicts President Biden Will Pardon SBF Despite 5% Odds on Polymarket
Elon Musk predicts that President Biden will pardon Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), despite current betting odds suggesting only a 5% chance, citing SBF’s significant political contributions as a potential influence on the decision.
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FTX Sets January 3, 2025 as Date for Chapter 11 Reorganization Plan
FTX debtors have finalized January 3, 2025 as the initial distribution date for its court-approved Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization just over two years after the Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto exchange collapsed in November 2022. FTX Debtors To Pay Back Victims Of Doomed Crypto Exchange According to a December 16 press release from FTX and its […]
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Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison’s Prison Release Date Moved Up
Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison’s prison release date has been moved up just three weeks after the one-time girlfriend of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried reported to prison for her role in the multi-billion dollar crypto scandal, Federal Bureau of Prisons records seen by Business Insider this week reveal. Ellison formally began her time behind bars on November 7.
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Damian Williams, U.S. Attorney Behind SBF Conviction, to Resign
U.S. Attorney Damian Williams, responsible for prosecuting Sam Bankman-Fried and other high-profile cases, announced his resignation on November 25. His departure sets the stage for a new leader in the Southern District of New York, with Edward Y. Kim set to take over.
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FTX’s Gary Wang Gets No Prison Time
According to multiple reports, U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan sentenced Wang to time served, three years of supervised release, and has been ordered to forfeit illicit funds obtained as part of the scheme. Wang was responsible for writing the actual code that executed illicit transactions of FTX customer funds.
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