Sam Bankman-Fried Formally Seeks Presidential Pardon From Trump, Files Clemency Petition

POL June 8, 2026 1 minute read

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Sam Bankman-Fried Formally Seeks Presidential Pardon From Trump, Files Clemency Petition
Sam Bankman-Fried has formally petitioned for a presidential pardon from President Donald Trump, even as Trump has publicly indicated he does not intend to grant clemency to the convicted FTX founder.
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