Emre Yumlu 
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) was transferred on April 18 to the low-security Terminal Island Federal Prison in Los Angeles, a facility that once housed well-known figures such as Al Capone and Charles Manson. This transfer came after a short period of detention in a medium-security prison in San Bernardino County.
SBF Now at Terminal Island
According to data from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Bankman-Fried is currently held at Terminal Island Prison, where notorious figures like Charles Manson, Al Capone, and former Theranos COO Ramesh Balwani were also previously incarcerated.
Before arriving at this facility, Bankman-Fried had been held at FCI Victorville, described as a “violent and political” prison. In March, he also spent a brief time at the Federal Transfer Center in Oklahoma City before being moved to California.
SBF’s series of prison transfers came right after his notable prison interview with Tucker Carlson.
Sam Tried to Repair His Image
Allegedly, after the collapse of FTX, Bankman-Fried created a list on Google Docs aimed at restoring his public image. The list included ideas such as appearing on the show (misspelled as “Tucker Carlsen”) and presenting himself as a Republican opposing the woke agenda.
Some legal experts suggest that his recent conservative statements may be part of a strategy to seek a pardon from President Donald Trump.
25-Year Sentence and $11 Billion Repayment Order
In November 2023, Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted on multiple fraud charges. During a month-long trial related to the FTX collapse, several of his former associates testified against him.
At the March 2024 sentencing, Judge Lewis A. Kaplan stated: “He knew what he did was a crime. He made a bad bet on not getting caught. He’s not sorry—only for being caught,” expressing strong criticism.
SBF is currently serving a 25-year prison sentence, along with a court-ordered $11 billion restitution.
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