Family Begs for Leniency in Sam Bankman-Fried FTX Fraud Case Sentencing
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Sam Bankman-Fried's family members wrote letters begging the judge for a light sentence, saying his awkwardness puts him in "extreme danger" behind bars
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His lawyers asked for 6.5 years, while prosecutors want 100 years in prison for fraud and conspiracy related to the collapse of crypto exchange FTX
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His mother said he's battled depression his whole life and has never felt happiness, worrying prison could "destroy his soul"
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His father focused on his selflessness, saying he tried helping FTX customers get money back after the bankruptcy
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His lawyers argue customers likely won't end up losing money, so his sentence should be lower