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Sam Bankman-Fried seeks pardon, but White House signals slim chances

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Sam Bankman-Fried, the convicted founder of FTX, has formally submitted a request for a presidential pardon to the Department of Justice. Despite this action, White House officials have indicated that the likelihood of him receiving clemency remains very low. Bankman-Fried's petition follows reports of his parents attempting to influence individuals within Donald Trump's circle, and comes after his conviction for fraud and sentencing to 25 years in prison for misappropriating customer funds. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Camila Grigera Naon ·

    Sam Bankman-Fried formally files for pardon—but White House reiterates that FTX cofounder’s odds are slim

    After donating to the Democrats before his conviction, the onetime crypto billionaire has recently made overtures to the GOP.

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