The Latest on Sam Bankman-Fried’s Criminal Prosecution
A filing by U.S. federal prosecutors reveals that former FTX co-CEO Ryan Salame plans to invoke his Fifth Amendment right and will not be testifying in Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal trial. Bankman-Fried is facing multiple charges, including illegal campaign financing and money laundering.
Key Points:
- Ryan Salame will not testify in Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal trial, citing his Fifth Amendment right to protect himself from self-incrimination.
- Bankman-Fried is currently held at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center for alleged bail violations.
- If found guilty, Bankman-Fried could face up to 110 years in prison.
- Salame is reportedly contemplating a plea deal to avoid jail time.
- Prosecutors claim Bankman-Fried planned to donate heavily to opponents of anti-crypto legislators.
Your Hot Take:
The absence of Ryan Salame’s testimony in Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial may impact the outcome of the case. This development raises questions about the extent of Salame’s involvement and potential plea deal negotiations. As one of the crypto industry’s former golden boys, Bankman-Fried’s trial has far-reaching implications for the industry as a whole.
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