**News Flash: Former FTX Exec Seeks to Void Guilty Plea**

Ryan Salame, ex-FTX executive, is challenging his guilty plea in a criminal case involving campaign finance and money-transmitting crimes. Salame claims prosecutors broke their promise not to investigate his fiancée, Michelle Bond, if he pleaded guilty.

- **Petition Filed:** On Aug. 21, Salame filed for a “writ of coram nobis” seeking post-conviction relief.

- **Guilty Plea:** Salame pleaded guilty to two felony charges in September 2023.

- **Allegations:** He argues the government implied it would drop the investigation into Bond, which has since resumed.

- **Claims of Coercion:** Salame says the plea was unlawfully coercive and seeks either dismissal of charges against Bond or to withdraw his plea.

- **Sentencing:** Salame was sentenced to 7.5 years in prison and is set to begin his term on Oct. 13.

Stay tuned for updates on this unfolding legal battle.