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XRP lawyer files fraud charges against SBF’s father

In the context of FTX founder SBF being convicted of criminal charges, XRP lawyer John Deaton raised the issue of the founder's father's involvement in improper behavior that led to the collapse of a cryptocurrency exchange in November 2022. Deaton stated that it is well known that FTX founder's father Joseph Bankman is also facing fraud charges. When asked if his parents were involved in the case, Deaton recalled the email investigation results where Joseph Bankman sought higher salaries for his son.

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