SBF's Mother Pleads for Leniency, Describes Quiet, Charitably-Minded Son Despite Colleagues' Fraud Testimony

SBF's mother described him in a letter as a reserved, quiet child who was indifferent to his own needs and focused on others.

She said he discovered utilitarianism, which strongly influenced his life and decision to start FTX to make money to give to charity.

His mother lamented that FTX's failure meant SBF's charitable projects would be cut short.

She pleaded for a lenient sentence, saying prison would "destroy" SBF.

Despite his mother's account, SBF's colleagues testified that he directed them to commit crimes and falsify data.