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U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan acknowledged that Ellison was βgravely culpableβ in the fraud but also recognized her βremarkable cooperation,β which distinguished her from Bankman-Fried.
Ellison faced a potential maximum sentence of 110 years in prison for her crimes.
Yes, Ellison cooperated extensively with prosecutors, meeting with them around 20 times and testifying against Sam Bankman-Fried during his trial.
Ellison pleaded guilty to seven felony counts, including fraud and conspiracy.
Yes, during her sentencing hearing, Ellison expressed deep regret, saying that she thinks about the harm she caused every day and wished she had been brave enough to speak out sooner.
Ellison is scheduled to begin her prison sentence in November, and she is expected to serve her time in a minimum-security facility.
Ellisonβs sentence was reduced due to her significant cooperation with the authorities, which was instrumental in securing Bankman-Fried’s conviction. Prosecutors recommended leniency because of her honest and full cooperation.