Letter Claims FTX Founder’s Rights Breached: Lawyers Demand Expanded Trial Prep Access
A letter from Bankman-Fried’s lawyers argues that he needs constant access to an internet-connected laptop in order to adequately prepare for trial. The current plan only allows him 12 hours per week at a courthouse computer with no internet, which is insufficient compared to the 80-100 hours he spent prepping pre-jail. The lawyers also object to the government dumping 4 million more pages of discovery documents on them so close to the trial start, calling it fundamentally unfair. They are demanding that Bankman-Fried be temporarily released or granted expanded computer access in jail to help build his defense.
Main Breakdowns:
- Bankman-Fried needs constant access to an internet-connected laptop for trial prep
- The current plan only allows him 12 hours per week with no internet
- The government’s recent dump of 4 million discovery documents is considered unfair
- Lawyers demand Bankman-Fried be temporarily released or granted expanded computer access in jail
- The current access provided by the government is inadequate compared to his previous prep while out on bail
Hot Take:
The lawyers’ demand for expanded trial prep access for Bankman-Fried seems reasonable considering the volume of documents involved and the limited time provided. It raises concerns about the fairness of the trial and whether Bankman-Fried will have a sufficient opportunity to build his defense. The government should address these concerns and ensure that the defendant’s rights are not being breached.
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