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Federal judge denies Michelle Bond bid to dismiss campaign finance charges

Federal judge denies Michelle Bond bid to dismiss campaign finance charges

Bond, the wife of former FTX executive Ryan Salame, remains charged over allegations that FTX-linked funds, including $400,000 paid through a consulting agreement, were used in her 2022 congressional campaign.

Fact Check
The primary court record (CourtListener ECF No. 111, dated June 17, 2026) directly confirms Judge George B. Daniels denied Michelle Bond's motion to dismiss her indictment. The DOJ SDNY press release confirms Bond — partner/wife of former FTX executive Ryan Salame — was charged over a sham $400,000 consulting agreement and wired funds used in her 2022 congressional campaign. Law360 and Cointelegraph independently corroborate the denial. Every element of the claim is supported by an authoritative primary source.
Summary

A federal judge denied Michelle Bond’s attempt to dismiss campaign finance charges, allowing the criminal case to proceed. Prosecutors allege Bond, the wife of former FTX executive Ryan Salame, used FTX-linked money to support her 2022 run for Congress, including $400,000 she allegedly received through a consulting agreement with FTX and additional hundreds of thousands of dollars allegedly transferred by Salame. The case is part of the broader legal fallout from the collapse of FTX and scrutiny of alleged political spending tied to the exchange.

Terms & Concepts
  • campaign finance charges: Allegations involving political fundraising or spending rules.
  • FTX: Collapsed crypto exchange that filed for bankruptcy in 2022.
  • consulting agreement: A contract for advisory services and related payment.