Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried officially files for a presidential pardon from Trump
Sam Bankman-Fried is pressing ahead with his bid for a presidential pardon, even after President Trump said he has no plans to grant clemency.
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Sam Bankman-Fried is pressing ahead with his bid for a presidential pardon, even after President Trump said he has no plans to grant clemency.
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