Bankman-Fried Appeals 25-Year Sentence for FTX Fraud

• Bankman-Fried appeals 25-year sentence for FTX fraud conviction • Faces steep odds trying to overturn conviction for stealing billions from customers • Former crypto poster boy enjoyed access to lawmakers before FTX collapse • Expressed regret at sentencing but judge said he hadn't fully accepted responsibility
• Appeal could take years; higher courts rarely overturn lower court decisions