Caroline Ellison's Sentencing and Accountability

Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, has been sentenced to 24 months in a minimum-security facility for her role in the FTX collapse. Despite her cooperation with prosecutors, which was noted to be exemplary and without inconsistencies, the judge emphasized that accountability for her crimes was necessary. She is also ordered to forfeit approximately $11 billion, a steep figure that has raised questions regarding its justification. The judge's decision highlights the serious ramifications of her actions, contrasting her case with that of Sam Bankman-Fried, who received a much harsher sentence of 25 years.