Jailed crypto founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeks Trump pardon
Former crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried has filed an application for a presidential pardon after serving two years of his 25-year sentence for fraud. The request is currently pending with the Department of Justice.
Why it matters
The move tests the boundaries of executive clemency regarding high-profile financial crimes and the political climate surrounding the current administration.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Kali Hays Technology reporter Reuters Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced two years ago to 25 years in jail Sam Bankman-Fried, the one-time giant in cryptocurrencies currently in prison for fraud, has applied for a pardon from President Donald Trump.
The report relies on public records and neutral reporting of the legal filing.
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