Sam Bankman-Fried officially asks Trump for a presidential pardon (opens original article in a new tab)

Sam Bankman-Fried, serving a 25-year sentence for fraud, has requested a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, despite Trump's previous statement that he should not expect one.

• Bankman-Fried filed a clemency petition with the U.S. Department of Justice.
• Trump has pardoned several crypto figures but indicated he would not pardon Bankman-Fried.
• Bankman-Fried has aligned with Trump's positions and previously donated to Democrats.