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Sam Bankman-Fried will not face a second fraud trial, DoJ announces

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Sam Bankman-Fried won’t face another fraud trial, the Department of Justice has announced.

firm , who was facing additional fraud charges in connection to illicit campaign donations, was found guilty on seven counts in November. Attorney Damian Williams said in a legal filing that wouldn’t be seeking a second trial.

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