"U.S. Prosecutors Confirm No Second Trial for FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried"

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"U.S. Prosecutors Confirm No Second Trial for FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried"
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Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, will not be retried on charges of making unlawful campaign contributions after being convicted of fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering in a separate trial. Federal prosecutors in New York have decided not to pursue a second trial, citing the public interest in a prompt resolution. Bankman-Fried, who pleaded not guilty to all counts, was accused of misusing customer funds on the FTX platform for personal expenses and could face up to 110 years in prison. His sentencing is set for March 28, 2024.

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