Cointelegraph reported that US prosecutors requested leniency for Roni Cohen-Pavon, former Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) of Celsius, citing his cooperation in the investigation. Prosecutors cited his cooperation in the trial of former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky and recommended a reduced sentence. Cohen-Pavon pleaded guilty to fraud charges related to CEL token manipulation in 2023, and his sentencing was postponed to May 13.