Appeals court upholds FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud conviction
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- Appeals court upholds Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud conviction and 25-year prison sentence, stating the trial was not unfair.
- Evidence showed Bankman-Fried defrauded customers and investors of billions while operating FTX, misusing funds for personal expenses and falsifying records.
- The court rejected defense claims of unfair trial due to judicial rulings limiting evidence presentation.
- FTX collapsed in November 2022, causing over $11 billion in losses to customers, investors, and lenders.
- Judge Kaplan criticized Bankman-Fried's perjury and evasive testimony during sentencing, noting significant financial losses despite potential partial recoveries.