Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Sentenced to Four Months in Prison

币安创始人赵长鹏被判四个月监禁

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ, was sentenced to four months in prison after pleading guilty to anti-money laundering violations. The term was met with mixed reactions, with some calling it a miscarriage of justice and others deeming it appropriate.

币安创始人赵长鹏（CZ）在承认违反反洗钱罪后被判处四个月监禁。这个词引起了不同的反应，一些人称其为误判，另一些人则认为这是恰当的。

Sentencing Hearing

量刑听证会

During the two-and-a-half-hour sentencing hearing on April 30, prosecutors, the defense team, and the presiding judge acknowledged that Zhao was an atypical criminal defendant. Judge Richard Jones initiated the proceedings by commending Zhao's "mitigating" character and history.

4月30日，在两个半小时的量刑听证会上，公诉人、辩护人和审判长均承认赵某是非典型刑事被告人。理查德·琼斯法官在启动诉讼程序时赞扬了赵的“从轻”性格和历史。

Zhao was portrayed as a philanthropist, family man, and individual who accepted responsibility for his actions. These factors, combined with his first-time offense, contributed to a shorter sentence than the three years sought by prosecutors.

赵被描绘成一位慈善家、顾家男人和愿意为自己的行为承担责任的人。这些因素加上他的初犯，导致他的刑期比检察官要求的三年刑期要短。

"An Egregious Miscarriage of Justice"

“严重的误判”

Prosecutors depicted Zhao as a willful lawbreaker who disregarded regulatory frameworks. They alleged that he failed to implement an effective anti-money laundering program as required by law.

检察官将赵描述为无视监管框架的故意违法者。他们声称他未能按照法律要求实施有效的反洗钱计划。

Judge Jones inquired if the prosecutors' sentencing recommendation considered Zhao's philanthropic efforts. Prosecutor Kevin Mosley responded that "lots of really good people do bad things and violate the law."

琼斯法官询问检察官的量刑建议是否考虑了赵的慈善努力。检察官凯文·莫斯利回应说，“很多真正的好人都会做坏事并违反法律。”

Dennis Kelleher, CEO of Better Markets, condemned the sentence as "an egregious miscarriage of justice" that sends a negative message to criminals. He accused Zhao of intentionally creating Binance as a "crypto money laundering superstore" for criminals.

Better Markets 首席执行官丹尼斯·凯莱赫 (Dennis Kelleher) 谴责这一判决是“严重的误判”，向犯罪分子传递了负面信息。他指责赵故意将币安创建为犯罪分子的“加密货币洗钱超市”。

"A Just Sentence"

《正义的一句话》

Patrick Hillman, a former Binance colleague, supported the sentence as "just," emphasizing the gravity of Zhao's missteps and his efforts to rectify them.

币安前同事帕特里​​克·希尔曼 (Patrick Hillman) 支持这一判决，称其“公正”，并强调赵的失误的严重性以及他为纠正这些失误所做的努力。

Braden Perry, a former federal enforcement attorney, noted that sentencing guidelines recommend a 10 to 16 month sentence for first-time nonviolent offenders. This factor played a significant role in Zhao's sentencing, he explained.

前联邦执法律师 Braden Perry 指出，量刑指南建议对初犯非暴力犯罪者判处 10 至 16 个月的徒刑。他解释说，这一因素在赵的量刑中发挥了重要作用。

Zhao Expresses Regret

赵先生表示遗憾

In a letter submitted to the court, Zhao expressed remorse for his actions. He promised that such conduct would not recur and thanked his supporters for their care and encouragement.

赵在提交给法院的一封信中对自己的行为表示悔恨。他承诺此类行为不会再次发生，并感谢支持者的关心和鼓励。