"Sam Bankman-Fried's Sentencing: Experts Predict Prison Time and Lessons Learned"

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been found guilty of all seven criminal charges brought against him, including wire fraud, conspiracy to commit securities fraud, and money laundering. The sentencing date is set for March 28, and while the statutory maximum sentence is around 115 years, legal experts believe he could face a prison term of 20 to 25 years or even longer. Judge Lewis Kaplan, known for his no-nonsense approach, will consider the severity of the crimes, the defendant's behavior, and the impact on victims in determining the sentence. Bankman-Fried's case has been compared to that of Elizabeth Holmes, but experts expect harsher terms due to the significant losses suffered by investors. Additionally, there is the possibility of a second case with separate charges against Bankman-Fried in March 2024.