In a CNN interview, Sam Bankman-Fried's parents, Barbara Fried and Joseph Bankman, asserted that FTX customer funds have been fully repaid, challenging their son's conviction. Joseph Bankman claimed FTX-affiliated companies held billions in additional assets, while Barbara Fried stated that all parties received full repayment with interest rates between 18% and 43%. The FTX Recovery Trust is set to distribute approximately $2.2 billion by the end of March, bringing total recoveries to around $10 billion. Despite these claims, FTX creditor representative Sunil Kavuri countered that creditors have not been fully repaid. Joseph Bankman described the transfer of customer funds to Alameda Research as routine, a statement at odds with regulatory frameworks prohibiting asset commingling. The family is seeking a presidential pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried, though Donald Trump has indicated he would not consider it. Bankman-Fried's appeal remains ongoing.