Recent updates from the US Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) suggest a notable shift in the anticipated release date for Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of the now-defunct FTX cryptocurrency exchange. Despite being handed a substantial sentence, official records indicate a potential for an earlier departure from incarceration than initially expected.
Projected Release Date
According to data from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Sam Bankman-Fried is tentatively scheduled for release on December 14, 2044. This date reflects a reduction of approximately four years from his original 25-year sentence, which was handed down on March 28, 2024. A representative from the BOP clarified that this projected release date incorporates the maximum possible sentence reduction for good behavior.
Factors Influencing Early Release
Federal inmates can accrue “good conduct time” credits, allowing for a reduction of 54 days per year from their sentence. This reduction is contingent upon consistent good behavior and participation in various rehabilitative programs. Additionally, it is understood that Bankman-Fried has likely received credit for the two months he spent in pre-trial detention. He is currently serving his sentence at the Terminal Island FCI, a federal correctional institution, having been transferred there after an initial period in a different California facility.
Caroline Ellison’s Situation
In a related development, Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research and Bankman-Fried’s ex-girlfriend, also stands to benefit from similar provisions. Sentenced to two years in prison, Ellison may see her term reduced, with a potential release as early as May 2026, provided she meets the criteria for good conduct.
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