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Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of FTX, has been transferred to the low-security Federal Correctional Institution Terminal Island in Los Angeles. This move follows a series of transfers, including a stay at the Federal Transfer Center in Oklahoma City, where inmates are temporarily housed during transportation through the prison system. Bankman-Fried's previous incarceration at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn and subsequent moves to various facilities highlight the dynamic nature of his legal proceedings.

FCI Terminal Island, known for its low-security status, is designed to house inmates who pose a minimal risk to the public and other prisoners. The facility, which previously held high-profile inmates such as the infamous gangster Al Capone, provides a more structured and supervised setting compared to higher-security facilities. This transfer comes after an unauthorized interview conducted by Bankman-Fried, which likely influenced the decision to move him to a more secure and controlled environment.

The move to Terminal Island is part of the ongoing legal process for Bankman-Fried, who is facing multiple charges related to the collapse of FTX. The transfer to a low-security prison suggests that authorities are assessing his behavior and compliance with prison rules, which could impact his future legal proceedings and potential sentencing. The decision to move Bankman-Fried to Terminal Island reflects the prison system's efforts to manage high-profile inmates effectively while ensuring public safety and security.

Bankman-Fried, who was sentenced to 25 years in prison, is set to be released in December 2044. However, his parents, Stanford Law School professors Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried, are taking action to reduce his sentence. They reportedly met with people connected to US President Donald Trump earlier this year to discuss potential clemency for their son. Political insiders, however, do not believe this will happen, with a crypto lobbyist interviewed by Fortune stating that the probability of a pardon is “near zero.”