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Oct 17, 6:02 am

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Former FTX Exec Nishad Singh Seeks Sentencing Leniency Because of Limited Involvement in Exchange Collapse

Nishad Singh's lawyers have requested a federal judge to avoid prison time for him, emphasizing his limited role in the FTX collapse and cooperation with authorities. Singh pleaded guilty to six charges and testified against his former boss, Sam Bankman-Fried, who received a 25-year sentence.

Nishad Singh's lawyers have requested a federal judge to avoid prison time for him, emphasizing his limited role in the FTX collapse and cooperation with authorities. Singh pleaded guilty to six charges and testified against his former boss, Sam Bankman-Fried, who received a 25-year sentence.

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