Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky seeks to vacate 12-year fraud sentence, cites Sam Bankman-Fried connection
Alex Mashinsky, founder of Celsius Network, is seeking to vacate his 12-year fraud sentence. He claims ineffective legal counsel and links his case to the actions of Sam Bankman-Fried, the former FTX founder. Mashinsky filed a pro se motion in the US District Court, arguing that evidence against him was improperly obtained.
- ▪Mashinsky pleaded guilty to commodities and securities fraud charges in December 2024.
- ▪He was sentenced to 12 years in prison and ordered to forfeit approximately $48.4 million.
- ▪Mashinsky's defense argues that his legal representation was ineffective and that evidence used in his case was tainted.
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