Former FTX Executive Ryan Salame Seeks Delayed Prison Date After Dog Attack

Ryan Salame, the former co-CEO of FTX Markets, is requesting to delay his prison surrender date following a dog attack. He suffered a facial injury from a German Shepherd on June 29 while visiting a friend's home.

Injury and Medical Needs

Salame's lawyers have asked Judge Lewis A. Kaplan to postpone his August 29 sentencing to October 13. They cite the need for "urgent and necessary medical treatment and surgery" due to the injury. Salame shared the incident on X, noting the bite was his fault, not the dog's.

Legal Background

Salame previously pleaded guilty to charges, including violating campaign finance laws and conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money-transmitting business. He was sentenced to 7.5 years in prison and is required to pay $11 million in forfeiture and restitution.

FTX Collapse and Broader Context

The request for a delay comes in the aftermath of the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto exchange, FTX. The scandal involved the misappropriation of over $8 billion in customer funds. Salame's situation mirrors the legal troubles faced by other former FTX executives.