Sam Bankman-Fried’s family and jail bunkmate appeal for leniency in sentencing, citing safety concerns | Headlines | News | CoinMarketCap
02/29/2024 00:35
The family and jail bunkmate of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried pleaded with a judge for more lenient sentencing of the disgraced ex-exchange boss …
The family and jail bunkmate of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried pleaded with a judge for more lenient sentencing of the disgraced ex-exchange boss amid concerns for physical safety and speaking to his good character and desire to help others.
As his sentencing approaches next month, Bankman-Fried's lawyers asked the court on Tuesday to consider a sentence in the range of 63 to 78 months. The former executive could face over 100 years in prison.
Twenty-nine letters of support were submitted on Tuesday in support of Bankman-Fried, including from his dad Joseph Bankman, his mom Barbara Fried, his brother Gabriel Bankman-Fried and Sam's jail bunkmate, former New York Police Officer Carmine Simpson.
"I genuinely fear for Sam's life in the typical prison environment," …