SBF 的監獄宣判即將到來。他會被判多少年？ - 不受束縛

紐約南區法官劉易斯·卡普蘭(Lewis Kaplan) 將於3 月28 日對FTX 前首席執行官塞繆爾·班克曼·弗里德(Samuel Bankman-Fried) 作出判決，罪名是與其公司FTX 和Alameda 相關的金融犯罪。檢方尋求 40-50 年監禁，而辯方則要求 5-6 年監禁，理由是 Bankman-Fried 還很年輕，並且有可能為 FTX 用戶追回資金。專家預測，班克曼·弗里德的罪行嚴重，且在起訴後的行為包括否認責任、作偽證和妨礙司法公正，預計刑期為 20 至 30 年。

Samuel Bankman-Fried's Impending Sentencing: A Historic Verdict Looms

塞繆爾·班克曼·弗里德即將宣判：歷史性判決即將來臨

In the annals of financial chicanery, the name Samuel Bankman-Fried will forever be etched as a symbol of audacious deception and the collapse of a crypto empire. On Thursday, March 28, 2023, Judge Lewis Kaplan of the Southern District of New York will pronounce the sentence that will shape the legacy of the former FTX CEO and his audacious fraud.

在金融騙局的編年史中，塞繆爾·班克曼·弗里德（Samuel Bankman-Fried）這個名字將作為大膽欺騙和加密貨幣帝國崩潰的象徵而永遠銘刻。 2023 年 3 月 28 日星期四，紐約南區法官劉易斯·卡普蘭 (Lewis Kaplan) 將宣判，這將塑造這位 FTX 前首席執行官及其大膽欺詐的遺產。

Back in November 2022, the crypto market's prolonged descent unraveled the web of deceit woven by FTX and its sister company, Alameda. A CoinDesk report brought to light Alameda's heavy reliance on FTX's own FTT token, a revelation that triggered a catastrophic collapse. Within days, FTX declared bankruptcy, exposing a labyrinth of misappropriated customer funds, glaring corporate mismanagement, and a surreal culture of recklessness among its youthful leaders.

早在 2022 年 11 月，加密貨幣市場的長期下跌就揭開了 FTX 及其姊妹公司 Alameda 編織的欺騙網絡。 CoinDesk 的一份報告揭露了 Alameda 對 FTX 自己的 FTT 代幣的嚴重依賴，這一消息引發了災難性的崩潰。幾天之內，FTX 宣布破產，揭露了錯綜複雜的挪用客戶資金、明顯的公司管理不善以及年輕領導人魯莽的超現實文化。

Bankman-Fried's arrest and subsequent trial have riveted the crypto community, Wall Street, and the global public. The prosecution, citing the egregious nature of the crimes and Bankman-Fried's defiant courtroom demeanor, has sought a staggering sentence of 40 to 50 years in prison.

班克曼-弗里德的被捕和隨後的審判引起了加密貨幣社區、華爾街和全球公眾的關注。檢方以罪行的惡劣性質和班克曼-弗里德在法庭上的挑釁舉止為由，尋求判處 40 至 50 年監禁，這一數字令人震驚。

In contrast, the defense has implored Judge Kaplan to impose a more lenient sentence of five to six years, emphasizing Bankman-Fried's youth and expressing optimism that FTX users may recoup some of their lost funds during the bankruptcy proceedings.

相較之下，辯方懇求卡普蘭法官判處五到六年的較輕刑期，強調班克曼-弗里德還年輕，並對 FTX 用戶可能在破產程序期間收回部分損失的資金表示樂觀。

Legal experts consulted by Unchained offer a sobering consensus on the likely severity of Bankman-Fried's sentence. Sam Enzer, a former SDNY prosecutor and current chair of Cahill Gordon LLP's Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Group, predicts a sentence in the 20-30-year range. "This is a crime of historic magnitude," Enzer asserts. "Bankman-Fried belongs in the league of the most serious fraud offenders in our nation's history."

Unchained諮詢的法律專家對班克曼-弗里德可能的刑罰嚴重程度達成了發人深省的共識。前 SDNY 檢察官、Cahill Gordon LLP 加密貨幣和區塊鏈集團現任主席 Sam Enzer 預計刑期在 20 至 30 年之間。恩澤斷言：“這是一次具有歷史意義的犯罪。” “班克曼-弗里德屬於我們國家歷史上最嚴重的欺詐犯罪者之一。”

Ari Redbord, head of legal and government affairs at TRM Labs and a former U.S. attorney, concurs with Enzer's assessment: "We are likely looking at multiple decades, a steep sentence by any comparison." Redbord, who has extensive experience prosecuting money laundering cases, notes that Bankman-Fried's persistent refusal to accept responsibility and his subsequent perjury during the trial have significantly aggravated the situation.

TRM Labs 法律和政府事務主管、前美國檢察官阿里·雷德博德 (Ari Redbord) 同意恩澤的評估：“我們可能會考慮幾十年，無論如何，這都是一個嚴厲的判決。”雷德博德在起訴洗錢案件方面擁有豐富的經驗，他指​​出，班克曼-弗里德始終拒絕承擔責任，並且隨後在審判期間作偽證，這使得情況嚴重惡化。

Martin Shkreli, the infamous "pharma bro" who served over four years in prison for defrauding investors, believes a 22-year sentence is a reasonable expectation. This aligns with Tiffany Fong's prediction, an influential observer who has followed Bankman-Fried's case closely. She attributes the severity to the high-profile nature of the case and Judge Kaplan's apparent exasperation with Bankman-Fried's conduct.

臭名昭著的「製藥兄弟」馬丁·施克雷利 (Martin Shkreli) 因詐騙投資者而入獄四年多，他認為 22 年徒刑是合理的預期。這與密切關注班克曼-弗里德案的頗具影響力的觀察家蒂芙尼·方（Tiffany Fong）的預測相符。她將案件的嚴重性歸因於該案的高調性質以及卡普蘭法官對班克曼-弗里德行為的明顯憤怒。

Brian Klein, a defense attorney and partner at Waymaker LLP, offers the most pessimistic projection, predicting a sentence of 40-50 years. Klein, who has successfully secured lenient outcomes for clients accused of serious crimes, acknowledges the uniqueness of this case: "Judge Kaplan may feel compelled to make an example of Bankman-Fried given the magnitude of the fraud and the public's demand for accountability."

Waymaker LLP 的辯護律師兼合夥人 Brian Klein 提出了最悲觀的預測，預計刑期為 40 至 50 年。克萊因成功地為被指控犯有嚴重罪行的客戶獲得了寬大的處理結果，他承認本案的獨特性：「鑑於欺詐的嚴重性和公眾對問責的要求，卡普蘭法官可能覺得有必要以班克曼-弗里德為例。”

It's crucial to note that the federal prison system, where Bankman-Fried will serve his sentence, does not offer parole. Therefore, the best possible reduction he can hope for is a 15% reduction for good behavior.

值得注意的是，班克曼·弗里德將在聯邦監獄系統服刑，但不提供假釋。因此，他所希望的最好的減少是由於良好行為而減少 15%。

The experts unanimously agree that the severity of Bankman-Fried's sentence goes beyond the nature of the crimes themselves but also takes into account his post-indictment behavior. Enzer emphasizes, "Bankman-Fried denied responsibility, took the stand, and perjured himself in an attempt to evade the charges. The jury swiftly rejected his testimony, demonstrating that they had no doubt about his dishonesty. So not only is the crime egregious, but he has also exacerbated the situation through his conduct after being charged."

專家們一致認為，對班克曼-弗里德的判決的嚴厲程度超出了犯罪本身的性質，還考慮到了他被起訴後的行為。恩澤強調，「班克曼-弗里德否認責任，出庭作證，並作偽證，試圖逃避指控。陪審團很快駁回了他的證詞，表明他們對他的不誠實毫不懷疑。因此，這起罪行不僅令人震驚，但他在被指控後的行為也加劇了局勢。”

Redbord echoes this sentiment: "Bankman-Fried has consistently failed to show remorse or accept responsibility. He chose to go to trial and, in the government's view, testified untruthfully. To make matters worse, he violated the conditions of his release pending trial, contacted witnesses, and engaged in obstruction of justice."

雷德博德回應了這一觀點：「班克曼-弗里德一直沒有表現出悔意或承擔責任。他選擇接受審判，在政府看來，他作證不實。更糟的是，他違反了候審釋放的條件，聯繫了證人，並參與了妨礙司法公正的行為。”

Despite the government's apparent triumph, Enzer cautions against hasty celebrations: "I have always found sentencings to be akin to attending a funeral." The verdict on Thursday will not only conclude a chapter in the FTX saga but also serve as a stark reminder of the perils of greed, hubris, and the devastating consequences they can unleash.

儘管政府取得了明顯的勝利，恩澤警告不要倉促慶祝：“我一直認為判決類似於參加葬禮。”週四的判決不僅將為 FTX 傳奇畫上一個新的篇章，而且也明確提醒人們貪婪、傲慢的危險及其可能帶來的毀滅性後果。