'Gangster' Sam Bankman-Fried pictured in jail, poses alongside Bloods members who call him 'weird as s–t' – New York Post

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by Shannon Saylor

The disgraced crypto tycoon’s first photo from prison after being convicted of fraud shows a shaggy-haired and bearded Sam Bankman-Freed with a former Bloods gang member. It was in the picture.

Crypto crime reporter Tiffany Fong first posted the image on YouTube on Monday, pointing out that the inmate next to the disgraced FTX boss is a gangster she interviewed named G-Roc.

G-Lock told Fung that the photo was taken on December 17 last year at the troubled Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York. It came six weeks after Bankman Fried was found guilty on all seven counts of fraud and conspiracy related to stealing $10 billion from users of the failed app. Cryptocurrency exchange.

Bankman Freed, who remains in a Brooklyn jail awaiting sentencing on March 28, was seen wearing an oversized T-shirt and gym clothes with G. Locke. told Fung that the 31-year-old former billionaire was “a nice guy.” It’s both weird and strange. But he’s a good guy. ”

The prison only allows inmates to be photographed around Christmas and Father’s Day.

G. Rock also said that when he first met Bankman Freed, “his stomach was protruding and he was eating well.” [Now] He is as thin as a toothpick. ”

Mark Cohen, Bankman Freed’s attorney, previously said in court that the prison reportedly refused to provide vegan meals, so crypto fraudsters were forced to eat “bread and water and sometimes peanut butter.” I’m living,” he said.

Mr. G. Locke also said that Mr. Bankman Freed did not take a shower. When I first met him, he was “clean shaven.”

“I’m dirtier than my mother now,” G-Lock told Von. “Lots of beard”

“He hasn’t showered, he hasn’t done anything. He hasn’t tipped off anyone, Sam is a gangster,” G-Roc told Fong in an interview posted on YouTube, which was previously reported. . Daily Mail.

“Sam is more of a gangster than Tekashi 69, Sam Bankman stood on all 10 fingers. Tekashi was furious,” G-Rock added, when he testified against fellow gang members in exchange for a reduced sentence. , referring to the rapper who is facing more than 40 years in prison on weapons and drug charges.

The good news is that “nobody hit him,” G. Locke added of Bankman Freed, who could face up to 110 years in prison.

G. Locke also asked President Biden to pardon Bankman Fried.

His sentencing is scheduled for March 28, four months after sentencing. He was found guilty of all seven counts of fraud and conspiracy related to stealing $10 billion from users of a failed cryptocurrency exchange and lying to lenders and investors.