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Will Caroline Ellison Go to Prison? What You Need to Know Ahead of Sentencing

Will Caroline Ellison Go to Prison? What You Need to Know Ahead of Sentencing
Caroline Ellison, the former co-CEO of Alameda Research, is set to be sentenced for her role in the collapse of FTX, the sister exchange of Alameda. Under the direction of Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and CEO of FTX, Ellison borrowed billions of dollars in customer funds to cover losses at Alameda. This led to the firms losing over $8 billion worth of FTX customers' deposits. Ellison pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including wire fraud and conspiracy, which could result in a maximum sentence of 110 years. However, she entered a plea deal with federal prosecutors, agreeing to serve as a government witness against Bankman-Fried. As a result, it is unlikely that Ellison will face significant prison time, and there is speculation that she may not go to prison at all. Some online betting pools also suggest a relatively light sentence for her crimes.

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