Former FTX executive Ryan Salame is attempting to void his guilty plea, arguing that the U.S. government broke a promise made during his plea negotiations. Salame claims that prosecutors assured him they would not investigate his fiancée, Michelle Bond, for campaign finance violations if he pleaded guilty to two felony charges related to campaign finance and money-transmitting crimes. Despite his plea, the government has continued to investigate Bond, leading Salame to file a petition on August 21, 2024, seeking to have his plea overturned. He argues that the government's actions were coercive and that his plea should be invalidated if they are not held to their original assurances​.