Prosecutors sought a three year sentence for Zhao, while Zhao requested to serve no time. The judge ultimately decided on a sentence closer to the five-month sentence that was being recommended by the Probation Office.
Changpeng Zhao sentenced to four months imprisonment
Former Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao has been sentenced to four months in prison after pleading guilty to money laundering-related charges. The charges were filed in November, and Zhao entered a guilty plea, resigned from the company, and agreed to pay a $50 million fine.