Sam Bankman‑Fried formally requests presidential pardon from Trump

Sam Bankman‑Fried submitted a formal request for a presidential pardon. The request was directed to former President Donald Trump. Bankman‑Fried is a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency sector. He faces legal challenges related to his former company's collapse. The Independent reported the filing of the pardon petition. No response from Trump has been announced at this time. Legal analysts note that a pardon would require executive action. The case remains under close scrutiny by regulators and the public.