Sam Bankman-Fried loses appeal to overturn 25-year prison sentence
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Sam Bankman-Fried loses appeal to overturn 25-year prison sentence, as a federal appeals court upholds his conviction with no changes. His bid for clemency from President Donald Trump faces steep political odds, with Trump's influence waning. The verdict solidifies FTX's reputation as a cautionary tale in the crypto space, reinforcing investor skepticism.
A federal appeals court upheld the former FTX chief’s conviction, while his bid for clemency from President Donald Trump appears to face steep political odds.