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Bankman-Fried Seeks Presidential Pardon
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- Jun 8, 2026
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- 104
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Summary
Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced crypto mogul behind FTX’s collapse, has formally requested a presidential pardon while serving a 25-year sentence for fraud. His application is now pending review by the DOJ, as the fallout from FTX’s 2022 implosion — triggered by an $8 billion shortfall at Alameda Research — continues to reverberate. Bankman-Fried openly endorsed clemency, aligning himself with Trump’s policies and even praising the former president’s actions, despite his past as a top Democratic donor. Though Trump has pardoned other crypto figures, he’s remained ambiguous about Bankman-Fried’s case — leaving the former FTX founder in prison while his legal and political maneuvers unfold. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5ccd70350d1d24cf