Sam Bankman-Fried Prison Images Emerge: A Thin and Shabby SBF Poses Next to Inmates

Published February 20, 2024 2:01 PM

Edited by Peter Henn

First Photograph Of SBF In Jail

The first photo of an incarcerated Sam Bankman-Fried has surfaced, revealing a noticeable change in his appearance. The disgraced former billionaire appears to have lost weight, with a disheveled and bearded appearance evident in the image. Though captured with a faint smile amid what seems like a gathering of friends, the way he clasps his hands together hints at resignation in his current situation.

The picture showcases Bankman-Fried looking disheveled and thinner, highlighting the challenging conditions of jail.

Guys, I normally wouldn’t mind if someone reposts my photo & doesn’t credit me, but I literally had to get this photo of Sam Bankman-Fried from prison inmates. 🤣 (I censored faces for their privacy other than G Lock who I interviewed.) pic.twitter.com/rJF0SXZ7Wf

— Tiffany Fong (@TiffanyFong_) February 20, 2024

His typically unkempt hair adds to the overall disarray portrayed in the photo, yet any signs of remorse remain elusive. Nevertheless, these visual details do not alter the court’s verdict of guilt on seven counts, nor do they change the events at FTX.

Fong has opted to censor the faces of other inmates in the photo, except for Bankman-Fried and another inmate, known as “G Lock”. Explaining her decision, Fong mentions having previously interviewed G Lock, hence his face remains uncensored. Additionally, she notes that G Lock is a former member of the Blood gang.

Where Is SBF?

Bankman-Fried is currently housed at the Metropolitan Detention Center, Brooklyn, one of America’s most infamous correctional facilities. Conditions within the jail, where he has resided for six weeks following the revocation of his bail, starkly contrast with the luxurious settings of the former billionaire’s Caribbean retreats. His legal team has argued the facility suffers from slow internet, unsanitary living conditions, and meager cafeteria offerings.

SBF is at the Metropolitan Detention Center, Brooklyn

Most prisoners held at MDC Brooklyn have pending cases in the US District Court for the Eastern District of NY

SBF is in good company. Inmates have included: pic.twitter.com/g6V8EKNdwp

— Sunil (FTX Creditor Champion) (@sunil_trades) August 14, 2023

Former detainees of the institution and their attorneys, however, paint a bleaker picture of the notorious lockup. They’ve compared conditions at the jail to those experienced by “prisoners of war” and the character Hannibal Lecter in the horror film “The Silence of the Lambs”.

Bankman-Fried had previously voiced concerns about the lack of access to vegan food and medication during his earlier stay at the Brooklyn jail before the trial. District Judge Kaplan had acknowledged the facility’s shortcomings, remarking that it was “not on anybody’s list of five-star facilities”.

What’s Next For FTX’s Founder?

The FTX scandal stands as one of the most substantial financial frauds in recent memory. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan will decide on SBF’s fate. However, speculation abounds regarding the possibility of SBF receiving a lenient sentence, fueled by reports that FTX’s efforts to reimburse customers could influence the verdict.

As said, after a five-week trial, in early November 2023, Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and former CEO of FTX, was found guilty by a New York jury of defrauding both lenders and consumers.

I’m probably some weird outlier saying this, but I think SBF’s sentence and public shame is enough to not have to continue bully him. The law is doing what it’s suppose to.

— Steven D. McKie (@McKieVision) February 20, 2024

A tentative sentencing will arrive on March 28, 2024. Bankman-Fried faces the possibility of serving up to 115 years in prison.

Following guilty verdicts on all seven counts, US Attorney Damian Williams said outside the courthouse that Sam Bankman-Fried had orchestrated one of the largest financial scams in American history.

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Giuseppe Ciccomascolo

Giuseppe Ciccomascolo began his career as an investigative journalist in Italy, where he contributed to both local and national newspapers, focusing on various financial sectors. Upon relocating to London, he worked as an analyst for Fitch's CapitalStructure and later as a Senior Reporter for Alliance News. In 2017, Giuseppe transitioned to covering cryptocurrency-related news, producing documentaries and articles on Bitcoin and other emerging digital currencies. He also played a pivotal role in establishing the academy for a cryptocurrency exchange website. Crypto remained his primary area of interest throughout his tenure as a writer for ThirdFloor.

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