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Sam Bankman-Fried appeals fraud conviction, 25-year jail term
Sam Bankman-Fried appeals fraud conviction, 25-year jail term
Technology
by  AFP

Fallen cryptocurrency wunderkind Sam Bankman-Fried has appealed his federal conviction and 25-year jail sentence in a sweeping fraud case, according to a legal filing made public Thursday. He was convicted by a federal jury in New York in November 2023 on seven counts of fraud, embezzlement and criminal conspiracy.

Embattled studio Paramount showcases 'Gladiator 2' footage
Embattled studio Paramount showcases 'Gladiator 2' footage
Technology
by  AFP

Paramount Pictures unveiled gory first-look footage from "Gladiator 2" to movie theater bosses at Caesars Palace casino in Las Vegas on Thursday, raising cheers even as the studio and big-screen industry face uncertain times. Promotional marble statues for "Gladiator 2" had adorned the casino floors of Caesars Palace, the Ancient Rome-themed hotel where CinemaCon is being held.

French PM, Trudeau defend Canada-EU trade pact
French PM, Trudeau defend Canada-EU trade pact
Economy
by  AFP

Prime Ministers Gabriel Attal of France and Canada's Justin Trudeau on Thursday defended a trade pact between Canada and the European Union whose ratification has been stymied in France's legislature. Attal also "welcomed Canada's support for Ukraine."