Ryan Salame, a former executive at FTX, has accused the Biden-era Department of Justice (DOJ) of political bias in his prosecution, claiming his 90-month prison sentence was influenced by his Republican political donations. Salame, who pleaded guilty to campaign finance violations and operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business, argues that his sentence was harsher than those of other FTX executives due to his political alignment. He alleges that federal prosecutors prioritized targeting individuals over specific criminal conduct and ignored evidence of his compliance efforts. Salame's claims have reignited discussions about fairness in high-profile federal prosecutions, particularly in the aftermath of the FTX collapse. He contends that his plea was coerced through threats against his fiancée, Michelle Bond, who was later indicted on related charges. Despite Salame's cooperation, Bond's prosecution continues, with her defense challenging the charges. The case highlights sentencing disparities among FTX executives, with Salame receiving one of the longest sentences, partly attributed to his refusal to testify against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, who received a 25-year sentence for financial fraud.