Former Goldman Sachs Analyst Sentenced for Insider Trading

Former Goldman Sachs and Blackstone analyst Anthony Viggiano, 27, was sentenced to 28 months in prison for insider trading, involving tipping off friends on transactions leading to over $400,000 in illegal profits. Viggiano used encrypted messaging and Xbox to share sensitive information. His friends, including Stephen Forlano and Christopher Salamone, also pleaded guilty. Viggiano, not profiting directly, received $35,000 in cash for the tips, aiming to help friends in financial need. Despite seeking a lighter sentence, Viggiano, a former Marine, was sentenced by Judge Caproni, impacting his military aspirations.