Last upgraded: February 20, 2024 16:21 EST|2 minutes checked out
Courtesy: Tiffany Fong
The very first jail image of previous FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried in jail was launched on Tuesday by crypto influencer Tiffany Fong on February 19.
The image illustrates a rather disheveled Bankman-Fried in what Fong thinks might be the very first picture of the now disgraced crypto mastermind following his arrest in August 2023.
The Last Photo of SBF?
Dated December 17th, 2023, Bankman-Fried is seen posturing along with fellow prisoners, consisting of previous Blood gang member, G Lock, in the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn, NY.
Picture of Sam Bankman-Fried in prison at MDC Brooklyn. (December 17, 2023) pic.twitter.com/QlENjjmeQG
— Tiffany Fong (@TiffanyFong_) February 20, 2024
With electronic devices prohibited throughout Bankman-Fried’s court looks and throughout gos to at MDC, this newest image might be among the last seen of Bankman-Fried for a significant quantity of time as the scammer faces what might be the rest of his life in jail following his November 2023 conviction for his function in FTX’s collapse.
A 1 Month Trial and Potential 100-year sentence
The month-long trial saw a number of Bankman-Fried’s previous executives affirm versus him, consisting of FTX’s previous head of engineering, Nishad Singh, FTX co-founder, Gary Wang, and previous Alameda Research CEO, Caroline Ellison.
District attorneys declared Bankman-Fried managed an intricate plan that saw customers of FTX and its sis business Alameda Research drained pipes of an approximated $8 billion.
Attorneys for the FTX creator coped their arguments before Bankman-Fried eventually chosen to affirm in his own defense, with among the lawyers who helped on his case calling him the “worst individual” he had actually ever seen under interrogation.
Bankman-Fried is facing what might be an overall of over 100 years in jail, though sentencing mainly depends upon the judge’s jurisdiction and pre-established statutory standards.
Previous Fellow Inmate of Sam Bankman-Fried Speaks Out
In addition to the brand-new image of Bankman-Fried, Fong launched a clip of an approaching interview with G Lock set to be launched today.
In the clip, G Lock declares that Bankman-Fried has actually not showered throughout his time in jail, grown out a “complete beard,” and reduced weight.
Thank you to my brand-new buddy ex blood gang member, G Lock!! pic.twitter.com/JjYbezpsl7
— Tiffany Fong (@TiffanyFong_) February 20, 2024
Regardless of calling him “odd,” G Lock describes the FTX creator as “a hero” and “more gangster than Tekashi69.”
“Free Sam Bankman (Fried),” the previous Blood gang member Fong stated. “Joe Biden, you understand what’s up. Pardon my child genuine. You understand what to do, Joe.”
Bankman-Fried is due back in Manhattan federal court for a Curcio hearing on the afternoon of Wednesday, February 21. His sentencing is presently arranged for March 28.
