Judge denies dismissal of campaign finance charges against Ryan Salame's wife
A federal judge has rejected Michelle Bond's attempt to dismiss charges linked to an FTX-funded congressional campaign.
A federal judge has denied a motion from Michelle Bond, the wife of former FTX executive Ryan Salame, to dismiss campaign finance charges against her. The charges stem from allegations that her 2022 congressional run was illegally financed with funds from FTX.
Bond, a former congressional candidate, faced accusations that she accepted unreported contributions and violated federal campaign laws. The judge's ruling allows the case to proceed, meaning Bond will have to face trial on the charges.
The case is part of a broader fallout from the collapse of FTX, which has led to multiple criminal and civil proceedings against former executives and associates. Ryan Salame, who served as co-CEO of FTX Digital Markets, has already pleaded guilty to campaign finance and fraud charges.