Crime | Sam Bankman-Fried Sam Bankman-Fried's Parents Want Trump to Act: Sources Sources say they're seeking a pardon for SBF By Evann Gastaldo Posted Jan 31, 2025 2:00 AM CST Copied FILE - FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried leaves federal court in Manhattan, Feb. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File) The parents of FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried are reportedly trying to get President Trump to pardon SBF, currently imprisoned for fraud related to the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange. Sources tell Bloomberg they have met with lawyers and others "considered to be in Trump's orbit" to discuss clemency, but it's not clear if they've actually reached out to the administration. Per Bloomberg, Trump's pardon of Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht has led other white-collar criminals to wonder whether he'd do the same for them. See more at Bloomberg. Read These Next The latest trend in male enhancement involves a syringe. Trump not happy after Charlamagne tha God's suggestion for 2028. Do you really care if your diamond was made in a lab? Break out the trash bags and cleaning supplies in this US city. Report an error