Bankman-Fried in Solitary After Unauthorized Interview

Sam Bankman-Fried, the ex-FTX founder serving a 25-year sentence for fraud, was placed in solitary confinement after participating in an unauthorized interview with Tucker Carlson. Conducted from Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center, the interview was not approved by prison authorities, leading to his punishment. During the interview, Bankman-Fried discussed his interactions with fellow inmate Sean "Diddy" Combs, noting that Combs has been kind to him. Bankman-Fried, once a major Democratic donor, has shifted his political stance, expressing disappointment with the Biden administration and voicing support for Republicans. The interview has sparked interest due to the high-profile nature of both Bankman-Fried and his prison environment, which includes other notable inmates. Despite the circumstances, Bankman-Fried expressed that he does not feel in physical danger and has been playing chess to pass the time.