Bankman-Fried’s Family Seeks Trump’s Pardon for Their Son – BitRss

Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents are seeking legal counsel to request a pardon from Donald Trump for their son. Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried, both affiliated with Stanford Law School, have engaged in discussions with attorneys connected to Trump’s circle.

Bankman-Fried’s Prison Sentence

Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison for fraud offenses related to the collapse of the FTX ($0.00) exchange. His family is requesting a pardon from Trump in hopes of having this sentence reviewed.

During his presidency, Donald Trump granted pardons to several high-profile individuals. The case of Ross Ulbricht, founder of Silk Road, is frequently cited as a precedent for similar pardon requests. Ulbricht was convicted of drug trafficking and money laundering.

Family Efforts and Legal Perspectives

Bankman-Fried’s family argues that the sentence is excessive, especially since FTX customers have recovered their lost funds. Some legal experts believe that this claim could influence the pardon process. Barbara Fried expressed, “We want our son’s sentence to be reassessed.”

While it remains un…