Sam Bankman-Fried is going to jail
Judge also denied SBF's request to delay jail time. Enlarge / Sam Bankman-Fried. (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) A federal judge in New York today ordered disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's to jail a.....»»
"Hybrid" US sheep breeder used endangered genetic material, faces jail
A US man who tried to breed enormous hybrid sheep using genetic material from endangered animals so he could sell them to trophy hunting ranches faces jail time after pleading guilty to wildlife crimes on Tuesday......»»
SBF asks for 5-year prison sentence, calls 100-year recommendation “grotesque”
Bankman-Fried argues for 63 to 78 months, says he "is already being punished." Enlarge / Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried arrives for a bail hearing at US District Court on August 11, 2023, in New York City. (credit: Getty Images.....»»
How to unlock a phone on every carrier in 2024
Want to break your smartphone out of carrier jail? Here's a guide on how to unlock your phone so you can change carriers or use it while traveling abroad......»»
US government workers jailed for stealing info databases
DHS employees given almost two years in jail for crimes of stealing and using databases with sensitive worker data......»»
US dodges delay of Sam Bankman-Fried’s sentencing by dropping second trial
SBF's sentencing remains scheduled for March 28. Enlarge (credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY / Contributor | AFP) After FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted of seven charges related to wire fraud and money laundering in.....»»
Education linked to better employment prospects upon release from prison
Better job prospects. Higher wages. A greater chance of staying out of jail. Those are the key outcomes that we discovered for incarcerated people who get an education while serving their time......»»
Research investigates escalating jail mortality rates
The family of Samuel Lawrence, one of 10 people to die in Georgia's Fulton County Jail in 2023, is fighting for answers and accountability......»»
Saturday Citations: A big old black hole, polar bears in bad decline, building a jail for electrons
This week, we covered developments about a record-breaking black hole, the continued plight of polar bears, ChatGPT trying to learn intuition and more. Don't worry if you missed those stories. We've got you covered here......»»
Guilty: Sam Bankman-Fried convicted on all counts after monthlong trial
Bankman-Fried convicted on seven charges, faces maximum sentence of 110 years. Enlarge / Sam Bankman-Fried leaves court in New York on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) FTX founder Sam Bankman-.....»»
"Crypto King" Sam Bankman-Fried faces decades in jail after guilty verdict
Sam Bankman-Fried's guilty verdict concludes a stunning fall from grace for the 31-year-old former billionaire......»»
US says Sam Bankman-Fried lied to jury, isn’t as “clueless” as he claims
With trial nearly over, defense says SBF is not a "villain" or "monster." Enlarge / Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried arrives for a bail revocation hearing at US District Court on August 11, 2023, in New York City. (credit: Getty.....»»
"Crypto King" Sam Bankman-Fried guilty of FTX fraud
The verdict concludes a stunning fall from grace for the 31-year-old former billionaire......»»
Sam Bankman-Fried repeatedly told to “stop talking” during rambling testimony
FTX co-founder scolded for making up his own definition of market manipulation. Enlarge (credit: ANGELA WEISS / Contributor | AFP) On Friday, Sam Bankman-Fried began his first day testifying before a jury with a loss. Th.....»»
FTX: "Crypto King" tells judge he acted on legal advice
Former crypto boss Sam Bankman-Fried testifies to fraud trial judge after jury sent home......»»
Sam Bankman-Fried testifies, says he “skimmed over” FTX terms of service
SBF said he thought loans were legal but didn't fully read FTX terms of service. Enlarge / FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried arrives at US District Court on March 30, 2023, in New York City after being hit with a criminal charge for.....»»
Sam Bankman-Fried begins testifying in risky bid to beat FTX fraud charges
SBF said he thought loans were legal but didn't fully read FTX terms of service. Enlarge / FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried arrives at US District Court on March 30, 2023, in New York City after being hit with a criminal charge for.....»»
Sam Bankman-Fried to testify in hopes of avoiding life in prison
After lots of damaging testimony, former FTX boss will take the stand. Enlarge / Sam Bankman-Fried’s former flatmates (from top) Caroline Ellison, NIshad Singh, and Gary Wang have given evidence against him. (credit: FT montage.....»»
Sam Bankman-Fried may testify in hopes of avoiding life in prison
After lots of damaging testimony, reports say former FTX boss will take the stand. Enlarge / Sam Bankman-Fried’s former flatmates (from top) Caroline Ellison, NIshad Singh, and Gary Wang have given evidence against him. (credit.....»»
COVID-19-related jail decarceration did not affect crime in California, study suggests
Since 2011, California has significantly reformed its criminal justice system, reducing the size of its prison population, with no effect on violent crime and only marginal impacts on property crime statewide. The COVID-19 pandemic furthered decarcer.....»»
New York AG accuses crypto firms of deceiving investors in $1 billion fraud
On Thursday, New York's attorney general filed a lawsuit against three digital asset firms that were caught up in the collapse of Bankman-Fried's empire last fall — Gemini Trust, Genesis Global Capital and Digital Currency Group, parent company of.....»»