Prosecutors Demand 50-Year Jail Sentence for SBF
Federal prosecutors have taken a firm stance on the sentencing of Sam Bankman-Fried, the former cryptocurrency mogul found guilty of fraud and conspiracy.
According to a report by the New York Times, they are asking for a substantial prison term of 40 to 50 years.
The disgraced crypto boss is facing a possible maximum penalty of 110 years.
The rise and fall of a crypto empire
The narrative of Sam Bankman-Fried's ascent to the pinnacle of the crypto industry and his subsequent fall has been nothing short of dramatic. As the founder of FTX, Bankman-Fried was at the helm of a $40 billion enterprise until it crumbled.
The conviction, resulting from the jury's decision in November, was for the embezzlement of $8 billion from customers to fund various personal and political interests.
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A plea for leniency
Against the backdrop of severe sentencing proposals, Bankman-Fried's legal team has mounted an appeal for clemency. His lawyers have cast him as an altruistic individual whose life was dedicated to philanthropy.
Portraying the convicted as a non-violent, first-time offender, the defense has suggested a prison sentence ranging from five and a half to six and a half years.
The defense asserts that customers stand to recover their full investments, mitigating the perceived harm and bolstering their case for a reduced sentence.
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