FTX founder charged in scheme to defraud crypto investors

The U.S. government charged Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and former CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, with a host of financial crimes on Tuesday.

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National story. 98 articles from 51 sources. 46 are on the bar; 5 are international, entertainment or tech outlets, listed separately. Updated Dec 14, 2022.

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NBC NewsLean Left· Dec 14, 2022

Samuel Bankman-Fried accused of making illegal campaign contributions

Ran by 7 outlets across the spectrum· Berkshire Eagle, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, +2 more
Berkshire EagleLean Left· Dec 14, 2022

FTX founder charged in scheme to defraud crypto investors

St. Louis Post-DispatchLean Left· Dec 14, 2022

FTX founder charged in scheme to defraud crypto investors

Berkshire EagleLean Left· Dec 14, 2022

FTX founder charged in scheme to defraud crypto investors

St. Louis Post-DispatchLean Left· Dec 13, 2022

FTX founder charged in scheme to defraud crypto investors

Charleston Gazette-MailLean Left· Dec 13, 2022

FTX founder charged in scheme to defraud crypto investors

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· Dec 13, 2022

FTX founder charged in scheme to defraud crypto investors

St. Louis Post-DispatchLean Left· Dec 13, 2022

FTX founder charged in scheme to defraud crypto investors

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· Dec 13, 2022

FTX founder charged in scheme to defraud crypto investors

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· Dec 13, 2022

FTX founder charged in scheme to defraud crypto investors

PBS NewsHourLean Left· Dec 14, 2022

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried indicted on battery of fraud charges

amNewYorkLean Left· Dec 13, 2022

Former FTX CEO defrauded crypto investors, SEC alleges

InsiderLean Left· Dec 13, 2022

Sam Bankman-Fried hit with 8 criminal charges, including fraud and conspiracy for allegedly 'misappropriating' FTX customer funds

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23 sources
Ran by 7 outlets across the spectrum· The Daily News (Longview), WTOP Washington DC
The Daily News (Longview)Center· Dec 14, 2022

FTX founder charged in scheme to defraud crypto investors

WTOP Washington DCCenter· Dec 13, 2022

FTX founder charged in scheme to defraud crypto investors

FOX 5 New YorkCenter· Dec 14, 2022

FTX founder Bankman-Fried faces fraud charges in New York

Ran by 3 outlets· KVIA El Paso, KTVZ Bend, +1 more
KVIA El PasoCenter· Dec 14, 2022

FTX founder indicted on eight criminal charges including fraud and conspiracy

KTVZ BendCenter· Dec 13, 2022

FTX founder indicted on eight criminal charges including fraud and conspiracy

Local News 8Center· Dec 13, 2022

FTX founder indicted on eight criminal charges including fraud and conspiracy

OpenSecretsCenter· Dec 14, 2022

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried indicted on campaign finance violations as House Financial Services Committee probes new CEO

Ran by 25 outlets· KIII Corpus Christi, CBS 8 San Diego, +23 more
KIII Corpus ChristiCenter· Dec 13, 2022

FTX's Bankman-Fried charged by US for ‘scheme’ to defraud

CBS 8 San DiegoCenter· Dec 13, 2022

FTX's Bankman-Fried charged by US for ‘scheme’ to defraud

13News Now NorfolkCenter· Dec 13, 2022

FTX's Bankman-Fried charged by US for ‘scheme’ to defraud

FOX 43 YorkCenter· Dec 13, 2022

FTX's Bankman-Fried charged by US for ‘scheme’ to defraud

CBS 19 TylerCenter· Dec 13, 2022

FTX's Bankman-Fried charged by US for ‘scheme’ to defraud

KCEN WacoCenter· Dec 13, 2022

FTX's Bankman-Fried charged by US for ‘scheme’ to defraud

WTOL ToledoCenter· Dec 13, 2022

FTX's Bankman-Fried charged by US for ‘scheme’ to defraud

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FTX's Bankman-Fried charged by US for ‘scheme’ to defraud

Local MemphisCenter· Dec 13, 2022

FTX's Bankman-Fried charged by US for ‘scheme’ to defraud

News West 9Center· Dec 13, 2022

FTX's Bankman-Fried charged by US for ‘scheme’ to defraud

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Dec 13, 2022

FTX's Bankman-Fried charged by US for ‘scheme’ to defraud

ABC 10 SacramentoCenter· Dec 13, 2022

FTX's Bankman-Fried charged by US for ‘scheme’ to defraud

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Dec 13, 2022

FTX's Bankman-Fried charged by US for ‘scheme’ to defraud

FOX 61 HartfordCenter· Dec 13, 2022

FTX's Bankman-Fried charged by US for ‘scheme’ to defraud

12News PhoenixCenter· Dec 13, 2022

FTX's Bankman-Fried charged by US for ‘scheme’ to defraud

KEZI EugeneCenter· Dec 13, 2022

FTX's Bankman-Fried charged by US for ‘scheme’ to defraud

Wfmy News 2Center· Dec 13, 2022

FTX's Bankman-Fried charged by US for ‘scheme’ to defraud

WCNCCenter· Dec 13, 2022

FTX's Bankman-Fried charged by US for ‘scheme’ to defraud

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FTX's Bankman-Fried charged by US for ‘scheme’ to defraud

WWL New OrleansCenter· Dec 13, 2022

FTX's Bankman-Fried charged by US for ‘scheme’ to defraud

KSDKCenter· Dec 13, 2022

FTX's Bankman-Fried charged by US for ‘scheme’ to defraud

10TV ColumbusCenter· Dec 13, 2022

FTX's Bankman-Fried charged by US for ‘scheme’ to defraud

KAGS BryanCenter· Dec 13, 2022

FTX's Bankman-Fried charged by US for ‘scheme’ to defraud

KENS 5 San AntonioCenter· Dec 13, 2022

FTX's Bankman-Fried charged by US for ‘scheme’ to defraud

Thv11Center· Dec 13, 2022

FTX's Bankman-Fried charged by US for ‘scheme’ to defraud

WTHR IndianapolisCenter· Dec 13, 2022

FTX's Bankman-Fried charged by US for ‘scheme’ to defraud

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8 sources
Washington ExaminerRight· Dec 14, 2022

FTX's disgraced founder Sam Bankman-Fried used other people's names to make political donations

Breitbart NewsRight· Dec 14, 2022

Indictment: Samuel Bankman-Fried Charged with Violating Campaign Finance Laws

The Daily CallerRight· Dec 14, 2022

Indictment Accuses FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Of Violating Campaign Finance Laws

Ran by 9 outlets across the spectrum· Triblive
TribliveLean Right· Dec 13, 2022

FTX's Bankman-Fried charged by U.S. for scheme to defraud

TribliveLean Right· Dec 13, 2022

FTX's Bankman-Fried charged by U.S. for scheme to defraud

MyNorthwestLean Right· Dec 13, 2022· ran in 7 outlets

FTX founder charged in scheme to defraud crypto investors

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International, entertainment and tech outlets, by their rating. Not counted in the bar above. How we count coverage

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5 articles
EngadgetLean Left· Dec 14, 2022

Here's everything Sam Bankman-Fried is accused of by the US government

The GuardianLean Left· Dec 13, 2022

Sam Bankman-Fried: FTX founder charged with defrauding investors

Al JazeeraLean Left· Dec 13, 2022

US charges FTX’s Bankman-Fried with fraud

The Times of IsraelLean Left· Dec 13, 2022

Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried charged with defrauding crypto investors

EngadgetLean Left· Dec 13, 2022

SEC charges FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried with 'defrauding investors'

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1 article
The EconomistCenter· Dec 13, 2022

Sam Bankman-Fried is charged with defrauding investors

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