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June 9, 2026
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Jailed crypto founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeks Trump pardon
Bankman-Fried was given a 25-year sentence after he was convicted of multiple federal charges related to FTX, the cryptocurrency exchange that he founded and led, and its related company Alameda Research. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Convicted cryptocurrency magnate Sam Bankman-Fried, currently serving a 25-year sentence for fraud, has reportedly applied for a pardon from President Donald Trump.
- Bankman-Fried was convicted on multiple federal charges related to his former companies, FTX and Alameda Research.
- The application is for a "pardon after completion of sentence" filed with the Department of Justice.
- President Trump previously indicated he would not pardon Bankman-Fried earlier this year.
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