Parents Of Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Seek Presidential Pardon For Him – Bloomberg
The parents of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, who was sentenced to 25 years in prison last year for his role in the exchange’s collapse, are reportedly exploring the possibility of obtaining a presidential pardon for their son. In a Jan. 30 report , Bloomberg cited anonymous sources who said that Bankman-Fried’s parents, Stanford Law professors Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried, have already met with people close to the Donald Trump administration to determine whether clemency is possible. White-Collar Defendants Submit Clemency Requests To Trump Administration President Trump is seen as a powerful ally for the digital asset industry. While that might not be enough to absolve Bankman-Fried of his sentence, there is growing hope among white-collar defendants that Trump is open to hearing their cases. Before considering Sam Bankman-Fried for a pardon, how about Edward Snowden? pic.twitter.com/DcvEc46Btl — TaraBull (@TaraBull808) January 30, 2025 According to w...