FTX Scammer Sam Bankman-Fried Gives Exclusive Interview From Prison!

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, in a new and striking interview he gave from prison, insists that he does not see himself as guilty despite being found guilty of numerous fraud allegations.

Speaking to commentator Tucker Carlson, Bankman-Fried denied the allegations against him and claimed to be a victim of a flawed justice system.

Currently serving a 25-year prison sentence at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, Bankman-Fried reiterated much of his previous remarks by arguing that FTX's collapse was not the result of intentional wrongdoing.

"I don't think I'm guilty," he said, adding, "I mean, I guess the Ministry of Justice thinks I could be, but I don't care."

Former cryptocurrency founder, convicted of numerous charges including conspiracy to commit electronic fraud, securities and commodities fraud, following the dramatic collapse of his cryptocurrency exchange in 2023, continues to challenge the jury's decision by claiming to have sufficient assets to settle his debts before FTX's bankruptcy.

The timing of the interview released just before Bankman-Fried's 33rd birthday has led to speculation that this may be part of an effort to seek a pardon. His family is reported to have advocated for a presidential pardon, especially in the midst of President Donald Trump's wave of pardons.

Bankman-Fried implied his changing political stance in an interview he gave to the New York Sun last month and tried to align his views on political militarization with Trump's. His recent conversation with Carlson reinforces this narrative.

During the interview, Bankman-Fried attempted to downplay the crimes in the cryptocurrency sector by comparing the current state of the sector to past illegal activities such as Silk Road.

Bankman-Fried also appeared to criticize Democrats despite making millions of donations to campaigns, including a significant contribution to President Joe Biden in 2020. He expressed disappointment with the Biden administration and described SEC Chairman Gary Gensler as obstructive regulatory policies.

When asked about the possibility of pardon, he exhibited a pragmatic attitude while acknowledging the uncertainty. He said, "If this does not happen, I will be in my early 50s when I am released."