SBF's Scheme to Curry Favor with Unlawful Political Contributions Worth Over $100 Million
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Samuel Bankman-Fried is accused of conspiring to violate the Federal Election Campaign Act by orchestrating over $100 million in unlawful political contributions. The scheme involved using straw donors and corporate funds, spanning several years and aimed at amassing power and influence in Washington, D.C. Despite extradition challenges, evidence presented at trial supports the allegations, including coordinated donations through bank accounts of co-conspirators. The defense's arguments against the charges were not upheld by the court.