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Caroline Ellison’s Attorneys Plead for Leniency

Sep 11, 2024
  1. Bankman-Fried and False Balance Sheets
  2. Caroline Ellison: Facing Up to 110 Years
  3. Upcoming Court Hearings

Attorneys for Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research, have requested that she be spared a prison sentence for her role in the FTX collapse, citing her extensive cooperation in the investigation against Sam Bankman-Fried.

Bankman-Fried and False Balance Sheets

Ellison provided key testimony in court, leading to Bankman-Fried's 25-year prison sentence. She detailed how Bankman-Fried instructed her to compile misleading balance sheets for investors and spoke openly about the risky investments FTX undertook, knowing the potential negative outcomes.

Caroline Ellison: Facing Up to 110 Years

Ellison pleaded guilty to seven counts of fraud, money laundering, and securities fraud tied to FTX and Alameda Research funds. While she faces a maximum sentence of 110 years, legal experts suggest her cooperation and testimony could lead to a lighter sentence. Her sentencing hearing is scheduled for September 24.

Ellison poses no risk of recidivism and presents no threat to public safety.None

Upcoming Court Hearings

Court hearings for former FTX engineering director Nishad Singh and co-founder Gary Wang are set for October 30 and November 20, respectively. Both have also pleaded guilty.

The outcome of Caroline Ellison’s hearing could significantly impact the ongoing investigation and legal repercussions for other parties involved in the FTX collapse.

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