Nishad Singh asks for time served, claiming ‘limited’ role in FTX crimes
The former FTX engineering director pleaded guilty to fraud and conspiracy charges in February 2023 and will return to court on Oct. 30 for a sentencing hearing. Go to Source
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Ex-FTX exec scheduled to report to prison after judge denies request
Judge Lewis Kaplan cited prosecutors’ opposition, which noted that Ryan Salame appeared “physically recovered and entirely unimpaired” during a recent Tucker Carlson interview. Go to Source
Ryan Salame requests self-surrender date be pushed to Dec. 7
The former FTX executive claimed the need for “continuing medical treatment” after being bitten by a dog in June. Go to Source
Ex-FTX exec ‘not worried’ about reporting to prison on Oct. 11
Ryan Salame pleaded guilty to conspiracy to make unlawful political contributions and defraud the Federal Election Commission after FTX’s collapse. Go to Source
What to expect at Caroline Ellison’s sentencing hearing
The former Alameda Research CEO’s lawyers have requested time served, and prosecutors seemed flattering in their sentencing memo, but what will Judge Lewis Kaplan say on Sept. 24? Go to Source
Partner of ex-FTX exec pleads not guilty to campaign finance charges
Michelle Bond was free on a $1 million bond and restricted from traveling outside the continental US, while her partner Ryan Salame is expected to report to prison on Oct. 11. Go to Source
US gov’t cites Caroline Ellison’s ‘extraordinary cooperation’ before sentencing
Lawyers representing the former Alameda Research CEO have requested time served and supervised release — an outcome that appeared more likely after a filing by US Attorneys. Go to Source
Sam Bankman-Fried files appeal for felony conviction
Following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX in 2022, the former CEO faced a jury trial, was convicted of seven felony counts, and was sentenced to 25 years in prison. Go to Source
FOIA request reveals emails and voicemails threatening Gary Gensler
Though there was seemingly no evidence connecting them to his crypto policies, Gary Gensler has been subject to violent threats from individuals since at least 2022. Go to Source
Judge questions if ex-FTX exec perjured himself in guilty plea
At a Sept. 12 hearing, Judge Lewis Kaplan moved up Ryan Salame’s reporting date by two days and considered vacating his guilty plea. Go to Source