Sam Bankman-Fried , Speaks Out After Sentencing.
The former FTX CEO was sentenced to 25 years in prison on March 28.
He was previously convicted of fraud, conspiracy and money laundering.
In an exclusive interview with ABC News, the 32-year-old exhibited remorse for his actions, saying, "It's most of what I think about each day.".
Bankman-Fried attributed FTX's downfall to many "bad decisions" made in 2022, ABC News reports.
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I never thought that what I was doing was illegal.
But I tried to hold myself to a high standard, and I certainly didn't meet that standard.
, Sam Bankman-Fried, to ABC News.
I've heard and seen the despair, frustration and sense of betrayal from thousands of customers; they deserve to be paid in full, at current price, Sam Bankman-Fried, to ABC News.
That could and should have happened in November 2022, and it could and should happen today.
It's excruciating to see them waiting, day after day, Sam Bankman-Fried, to ABC News.
Bankman-Fried went on to say that he's "haunted, every day, by what was lost.".
I'd give anything to be able to help repair even part of the damage.
I'm doing what I can from prison, but it's deeply frustrating not to be able to do more, Sam Bankman-Fried, to ABC News.
Bankman-Fried plans to appeal based on trial testimony that "greatly misstated what actually happened.".
I'd give anything to be out there, trying to make a positive difference in the world, but I know that's not going to happen.
I can't help from prison, Sam Bankman-Fried, via statement
