Sam Bankman-Fried's SHOCKING Prison Pals: Diddy and Alleged Gangsters!

2025-03-07 00:04:27.669

Sam Bankman-Fried, the convicted crypto fraudster, recently revealed in an interview with Tucker Carlson that he has formed unlikely friendships with fellow inmates at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. This includes Sean "Diddy" Combs, who is awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Bankman-Fried described Combs as "kind" and noted the unusual circumstances of their shared confinement. Other inmates in their isolated unit include alleged ex-gang members and other high-profile individuals awaiting trial. Despite the harsh conditions, Bankman-Fried found common ground with some inmates, even playing chess. He noted the surprising chess skills of some of his fellow prisoners, and reflected on the shared experience of incarceration. Bankman-Fried is serving a 25-year sentence for stealing over $8 billion from FTX customers, while Combs is awaiting trial. The Metropolitan Detention Center has a history of housing high-profile inmates and is known for its less-than-ideal conditions, including power outages and issues with food quality.