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Senate Unanimously Rejects Bankman-Fried Pardon | Salt Lake City News
The Senate just sent a loud, unanimous message: Sam Bankman-Fried should not get a pardon. After pleading for clemency in June, the crypto mogul—convicted of stealing billions from FTX customers—is now facing a 25-year sentence, and lawmakers from both parties are standing firm. Led by Senators Gallego and Lummis, the resolution makes clear that fraud, especially after a jury’s full conviction, doesn’t deserve a second chance. With zero opposition, the vote underscores bipartisan outrage over Bankman-Fried’s betrayal and the justice system’s refusal to let him off the hook. Listen in…
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