Ryan Salame's legal team has appealed for a merciful judgment for their client, urging the court to consider a sentence not exceeding 18 months. Salame, who previously held the position of CEO for the Bahamian division of FTX, faces sentencing following a guilty plea entered last September.

In a recent court filing, Salame's attorneys advocated for a lenient sentence, emphasizing that a maximum 18-month term would align with the objectives of sentencing while affording him the opportunity to continue making positive contributions to society. They underscored that Salame played a peripheral role in FTX's illicit activities and suffered significant financial losses following the exchange's bankruptcy filing in 2022.

The defense team highlighted Salame's community involvement as a mitigating factor in their plea. Describing him as a respected member of society, they portrayed Salame as someone who has made valuable contributions to the community, seeking leniency based on his character and past actions.