Sam Bankman-Fried Transferred to California Prison

The FTX founder's relocation goes against his request to stay in New York while preparing his appeal.

Federal officials began the transfer process early Wednesday, moving Bankman-Fried out of Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center.
Bankman-Fried is expected to be placed in a medium-security prison in Mendota, California, near his parents' home.
The 32-year-old was sentenced to 25 years in prison for orchestrating one of the largest financial frauds in U.S. history.
Bankman-Fried's legal team had requested he remain in New York to assist with his appeal process.
The Bureau of Prisons has not disclosed the exact timeline or location details for security reasons.