Sam Bankman-Fried files for presidential pardon from Trump
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Summary
FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried, currently serving a 25-year prison sentence for fraud and money laundering, has officially applied for a pardon from President Trump. The application was filed through the Justice Department's Pardon Attorney Office and first reported by Bloomberg News. Trump has issued numerous pardons during his second term, including many for financial fraud convictions.
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Bankman-Fried is serving a 25-year prison sentence after being convicted on fraud and money laundering charges in 2024.
Trump has pardoned hundreds of people during his second term.
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