Sam Bankman-Fried's parents are begging a judge to keep him out of prison, warning their son's social awkwardness could put him in 'extreme danger'

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 03:20

Sam Bankman-Fried; Barbara Fried — Sam Bankman-Fried and his mother Barbara Fried.
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Sam Bankman-Fried's family begged for leniency ahead of his upcoming sentencing.
His lawyers suggest a 6.5-year sentence, calling the probation office's 100-year recommendation "barbaric."
His parents warned prison could lead to violence given his poor ability to comprehend social cues.

Sam Bankman-Fried's family members begged the judge who oversaw his criminal trial to give him a light sentence, arguing that his social awkwardness could put him in "extreme danger" behind bars.