Bankman-Fried Lawyer Argues Recommended 100-Year Sentence 'Grotesque and Barbaric' for FTX Founder
• Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyer argues the recommended 100-year prison sentence would be "grotesque" and "barbaric" for his crimes • They say at most a few years behind bars would be appropriate based on proper sentencing guidelines • The lawyer argues Sam is not an "evil genius" but rather a 31-year-old first-time non-violent offender • He highlights Sam's charitable works and commitment to others in arguing for a prompt return to society • The lawyer says Sam has been wracked with remorse over FTX's implosion and the damage caused