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.