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U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan sentenced Bankman-Fried to 25 years in prison following his conviction on seven counts of fraud and conspiracy related to FTX‘s 2022 collapse, deemed one of the largest financial frauds in U.S. history.
During the trial, Judge Kaplan scrutinized the Bankman-Fried verdict, noting his privileged upbringing, academic success at MIT, and subsequent wealth accumulation from Jane Street trading. Despite displaying exceptional intelligence, Bankman-Fried exhibited social awkwardness attributed to autism. He expressed ambitions to establish major companies and influence politics, while the judge deemed his purported support for cryptocurrency industry regulation insincere.
Prosecutors urged a sentence of 40 to 50 years, citing the severity of Bankman-Fried’s crimes and the potential for recidivism. Judge Kaplan rejected Bankman-Fried’s claim that FTX customers hadn’t lost money, accusing him of dishonesty during trial testimony.
The court found that FTX customers lost $8 billion, equity investors lost $1.7 billion, and lenders to Bankman-Fried’s Alameda Research hedge fund lost $1.3 billion. Bankman-Fried expressed remorse for the losses suffered by FTX customers and apologized to former colleagues.
The Bankman-Fried verdict marks a stark downfall from his status as a wealthy entrepreneur and political donor. He intends to appeal his conviction and sentence, signaling a continued legal battle amidst heightened regulatory scrutiny of cryptocurrency markets.
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