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Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyers request lighter sentence amid FTX fraud appeal

Lawyers for FTX founder Sam Bankman Freed on Tuesday called the recommendation for 100 years in prison “barbaric” and “grotesque” and called for a lighter sentence for their client. Bankman Fried was found guilty by a jury in November on multiple counts of fraud and conspiracy, which could result in a combined sentence of up […]

Judge rejects temporary pause in enforcement of Trump civil fraud penalties

A judge in the New York State Appellate Division ruled Wednesday that a multimillion-dollar fine imposed in former President Trump’s civil fraud case will not be stayed while he appeals the verdict. But for now, President Trump can apply for the loan. Judge Anil Singh halted enforcement of a more than $454 million fine ordered […]

Judge in Trump civil fraud case receives envelope with white powder

A judge in former President Donald Trump’s civil fraud case received an envelope containing white powder Wednesday morning, prompting an emergency response at a downtown Manhattan courthouse, court officials said. The incident occurred at the New York County Courthouse around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday when a court employee opened an envelope addressed to Judge Arthur Engoron […]

Sam Bankman-Fried lawyers ask for 63 to 78 month jail sentence for FTX fraud trial

Lawyers for Sam Bankman Fried told a U.S. judge Tuesday that the FTX founder’s conviction for stealing $8 billion from customers of the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange will result in a sentence of 63 to 78 months. He said the sentence was an appropriate punishment. Lawyers for the jailed former billionaire, who turns 32 next week, […]

Donald Trump Appeals $355 Million Ruling in New York Civil Fraud Case

Former President Donald Trump on Monday filed a notice of appeal from a New York civil judgment that found him liable for fraudulently inflating his net worth in financial statements over the years. The ruling limited his, and the Trump Organization’s, ability to do business in New York or apply for loans from financial institutions […]