Prosecutors suggest 40- to 50-year sentence for Sam Bankman-Fried

Published March 15, 2024 8:09pm ET



Federal prosecutors recommended FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried receive a prison sentence of 40 to 50 years Friday.

Bankman-Fried, 31, was criminally convicted of seven counts, including wire fraud, securities fraud, and money laundering, amid his handling of a cryptocurrency exchange and hedge fund. His convictions added up to a possible 110 years in prison.

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