Ellison was sentenced for her role in a massive financial fraud, which involved the misappropriation of $8 billion in customer funds from FTX, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Sam Bankman-Fried.  

Ellison is scheduled to begin her prison sentence in November, and she is expected to serve her time in a minimum-security facility.

Ellison’s testimony was crucial in the conviction of Sam Bankman-Fried, as she provided detailed accounts of how he directed her and others to misappropriate FTX customer funds.

Ellison pleaded guilty to seven felony counts, including fraud and conspiracy.