<p>The post <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/sam-bankman-frieds-lawyers-propose-63-78-month-sentence-in-fraud-case/">SBF Fights for Crypto Fraud Leniency: 6 Years vs. 110?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinpedia.org">Coinpedia Fintech News</a></p> 
<p>In the high-stakes legal saga, <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/sam-bankman-fried-to-continue-with-a-new-lawyer-amid-potential-conflict-of-interest/">Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF)</a>, once a crypto star, now stands at a crucial point between Justice and Leniency. Convicted of fraud last year, he’s been in Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center, but he’s not giving up.</p> 
<p>SBF and his legal team are working hard for a more lenient sentence. According to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/27/technology/sam-bankman-fried-fraud-ftx.html">NYTimes</a>, a recent legal memo filed in Manhattan’s U.S. District Court proposes a six-year sentence instead of the possible 110 years. The aim is to show a commitment to make amends after the FTX collapse.</p> 
<p>Will they succeed? Let’s explore. </p> 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sbf-s-clever-cunning-strategy">SBF’s Clever (Cunning?) Strategy</h2> 
<p>The memo emphasizes SBF’s regret and the priority given to compensating customers. Despite the potential for a severe sentence, the lawyers propose a 63-78 months range based on “zero loss.” SBF’s defense involves legal moves, testimonials, and a public sympathy campaign. Appellate lawyer Alexandra Shapiro is ready to handle SBF’s appeal.</p> 
<p>Outside the court, SBF’s parents, both Stanford University law professors, are right by his side, pulling out all the stops to help him. With the help of family and friends, they are working to paint a positive picture of him, showing his compassionate side. They’ve even got <a href="https://coinpedia.org/documentries/behind-the-ftx-scandal-caroline-ellison-exposes-deep-secrets-in-sbfs-trial/">support</a> from law professors sympathetic to his cause. </p> 
<p>This Might Interest You: <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/crypto-community-reacts-to-sbfs-jail-photo-as-ftx-scandal-unfolds/">SBF Jail Photo Revealed Ahead of FTX Scandal Sentencing; Crypto Community Reacts</a></p> 
<p><strong>Life Behind Bars </strong></p> 
<p>One important part of SBF’s defense story is that he was a selfless and hardworking businessman who was misread because of his “neurodiverse” traits. His lawyers stress that he is trying to make things right and highlight his contributions to the crypto industry.</p> 
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-verdict-nears-everyone-s-watching">The Verdict Nears – Everyone’s Watching! </h2> 
<p>As the March 28th hearing approaches, the crypto community awaits the outcome of this high-profile case. Will SBF’s defense efforts be enough to sway the verdict, or will he face the full consequences of his actions? Only time will tell.</p> 
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SBF Fights for Crypto Fraud Leniency: 6 Years vs. 110?

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