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Court Denies Sam Bankman-Fried Requests for Pretrial Jail Release

by Dan K
Sep 13, 2023 - 1:00 pm
in Regulation
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No Pretrial Jail Release for Bankman-Fried

In a pivotal update in the case against former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, Judge Lewis Kaplan of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, categorically denied Bankman-Fried’s requests for a pretrial jail release on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.

Explaining the decision, Judge Kaplan indicated that the reasons provided — primarily the lack of adequate internet access to prepare for the trial — were insufficient. Despite Bankman-Fried’s assertions of limited internet access, Kaplan maintained that the defendant had “extensive access” post his initial bail release, which was eventually revoked.

Adding to the context, the legal team of Bankman-Fried communicated on September 8 that their client was experiencing difficulties accessing certain necessary materials due to limited availability of an “internet-enabled laptop.” Judge Kaplan, however, dismissed these claims, urging the defendant to specify the materials inaccessible to him and to delineate how this inaccessibility could potentially hinder his defense.

In Kaplan’s words, the defense team has the option to furnish necessary materials on hard drives for Bankman-Fried to review while at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC). Moreover, the judge clarified that no defendant, represented or not, has an undisputed right to inspect every piece of discovery pertinent to the case.

While the court extended an offer to postpone the trial from its original date on October 3 to facilitate better preparation for the defense, no formal request for the same has been lodged as yet.

Time Running Out for Former FTX CEO?

As the clock ticks down to the scheduled court date in October, this ruling essentially ensures Bankman-Fried’s continued incarceration until the trial commences.

Despite this, there seems to be a silver lining as Kaplan noted that the recent ruling does not necessarily prevent further applications grounded on more substantiated and convincing arguments.

With the US government unveiling its line of questioning for potential jurors — including inquiries about any associations with FTX, Alameda Research, and related entities — it is evident that the stage is being set for a high-stake trial that will rigorously scrutinize Bankman-Fried’s tenure as the CEO of FTX.

Conclusion

As the trial date approaches, the pressure intensifies for Sam Bankman-Fried and his legal team. While the recent ruling restricts the defendant’s preparation avenues, it also leaves room for further applications for pretrial release, setting the stage for a potentially long-drawn legal battle. Only time will tell if Bankman-Fried manages to sway the court’s decision in his favor in the upcoming days.

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