Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been moved to a medium-security federal prison in California following his conviction in one of the largest financial frauds in U.S. history.
Now serving a 25-year sentence, the 32-year-old is being held at Federal Correctional Institution Victorville Medium II — a facility known for housing violent offenders and a history of inmate-on-guard assaults.
Transfer Follows Solitary Confinement Over Media Interview
Bankman-Fried’s transfer comes after a brief stint at a federal transfer center in Oklahoma and more than 18 months at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center. His move was reportedly prompted by disciplinary action stemming from an unauthorized interview with journalist Tucker Carlson.
During the conversation, Bankman-Fried shared details of daily life inside the Brooklyn facility, which led to a period of solitary confinement as punishment for violating media protocols.
FCI Victorville’s Reputation Raises Safety Concerns
FCI Victorville has long been viewed as one of the more volatile federal prisons in the country. In recent years, multiple incidents of violence have been reported — including a 2017 attack that left several guards injured and resulted in the prison warden being hospitalized.
Bankman-Fried’s legal team has not commented on whether additional measures will be taken to ensure his safety at the new facility.
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