Payam Javan: The sentencing of Sam Bankman-Fried, the FTX founder, will mark the conclusion of his legal battle on March 28, as Judge Lewis Kaplan announces the verdict in a Lower Manhattan courthouse.

Bankman-Fried was convicted on all seven counts of conspiracy and fraud in November 2023, with prosecutors pushing for a lengthy sentence while the defense argues for a lighter punishment.

The case stems from concerns over FTX’s finances, which were brought to light by a Coindesk report in November 2022, leading to a rapid decline in the exchange’s credibility and subsequent legal action by U.S. federal prosecutors.

Bankman-Fried’s lavish lifestyle and campaign finance violations further exacerbated the situation. Despite efforts to secure a plea deal and challenges faced during pre-trial detention, Bankman-Fried’s fate will soon be determined by the court.