Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has launched a last-ditch legal maneuver, filing for a new trial days after dismissing his appellate lawyer and opting to represent himself. The convicted fraudster, currently serving a 25-year sentence, claims to have uncovered new evidence that could potentially overturn his conviction on seven federal fraud and conspiracy charges. This dramatic move follows his recent, unsuccessful attempts to align himself politically with former President Donald Trump and public claims of being a victim of targeted “lawfare.”
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From behind bars, convicted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has reignited controversy through his long-dormant X account, posting a 14-page document claiming the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange was never insolvent. The unexpected prison manifesto recycles arguments rejected during his fraud trial while blaming external lawyers for creating a ‘liquidity crisis’ rather than acknowledging the $10 billion fraud that earned him a 25-year sentence. The crypto community immediately dismissed the claims as another attempt to rewrite history from prison.
about SBF Claims FTX Was Never Insolvent in Prison PostSBF Claims Political Targeting Over GOP Donations
Convicted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has ignited fresh controversy by claiming his 2022 arrest was politically motivated, alleging that his shift toward Republican donations prompted targeted action from the Biden administration just before critical crypto legislation. Despite his 25-year sentence for defrauding billions from customers, SBF and his family maintain he was wrongly prosecuted, while critics dismiss these assertions as a well-funded lobbying effort to rewrite the narrative of one of crypto’s largest collapses.
about SBF Claims Political Targeting Over GOP DonationsSBF Pardon Rumors: Smoke But No Fire in Trump Clemency Push
Conservative activist Laura Loomer’s viral claim of a massive lobbying effort to secure a Trump pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried has ignited social media speculation. While Bankman-Fried’s parents have explored clemency options, no formal lobbying campaign has materialized. Prediction markets give the former FTX CEO only a 3% chance of receiving presidential mercy.
about SBF Pardon Rumors: Smoke But No Fire in Trump Clemency PushCrypto Prices Range Amid Economic Uncertainty and Bankman-Fried’s Social Media Return
Crypto prices remained rangebound amid economic uncertainties, with Bitcoin trading between $99,509 and $93,331, while Ethereum fluctuated between $2,848 and $2,604. Negative ETF inflows were noted, with Bitcoin ETFs seeing outflows of $62.9 million and Ethereum $8.9 million. In related news, Sam Bankman-Fried expressed sympathy for laid-off government employees and discussed the challenges of firing staff, while his parents seek a presidential pardon from Donald Trump following his 25-year prison sentence for his role in the FTX collapse.
about Crypto Prices Range Amid Economic Uncertainty and Bankman-Fried's Social Media ReturnSBF’s Parents Pursue Trump Pardon Amid Legal and Political Challenges
Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents are seeking a presidential pardon for their son, who was convicted of a major financial fraud and sentenced to 25 years in prison. Their efforts face significant challenges due to SBF’s political donations against Trump and the recent nature of his conviction, with current odds of clemency at just 5%. Legal advisors suggest that Trump is not focused on pardons at this time, complicating the situation further.
about SBF's Parents Pursue Trump Pardon Amid Legal and Political ChallengesSam Bankman-Fried’s Parents Seek Trump Pardon Amid Legal Challenges
Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents are lobbying for a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, despite their son’s controversial past and significant political challenges. His history of supporting Democratic campaigns complicates the request, as Trump may be reluctant to pardon someone who opposed his reelection. Legal experts suggest that a pardon is unlikely soon, given the nature of Bankman-Fried’s convictions and the ongoing legal landscape.
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