Bankman-Fried seeks Trump pardon post-FTX conviction

Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, is reportedly seeking a pardon from former President Donald Trump. The request, filed with the Department of Justice, asks for a pardon after the completion of his sentence. Bankman-Fried is currently serving a 25-year prison term following his conviction on multiple fraud charges related to the downfall of FTX. This move highlights the desperate measures being considered by high-profile figures facing severe legal consequences in the financial sector.