Sam Bankman-Fried Urges Court to Reject Prosecutor’s Requests in FTX Case
The founder of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, has submitted a memorandum urging the court to reject the prosecutor’s limine requests. The memorandum, written by Bankman-Fried’s attorney Mark Cohen, criticizes the Department of Justice for its unfounded and overbroad requests. It argues that most of the concerns raised by the government are inappropriate for consideration at this stage and that the requests aim to introduce irrelevant and prejudicial evidence. The document also highlights that the prosecutor’s requests lack legal support and are impractical to implement, calling for their denial.
Defense Challenges DOJ’s Request to Bar Expert Witnesses
The DOJ has recently filed documents seeking to bar all seven expert witnesses scheduled to testify on behalf of Bankman-Fried in his upcoming trial. The DOJ argues that the defense’s panel of experts does not meet the necessary standards for participation in criminal proceedings and that their opinions lack reliability and may introduce bias. This development comes as reports suggest that Bankman-Fried’s trial, originally scheduled for October, might be rescheduled to March 2024. Bankman-Fried’s legal team has previously expressed concerns about the belated revelation of substantial evidence by U.S. prosecutors and its impact on a fair trial.
Hot Take
Sam Bankman-Fried’s submission of a memorandum urging the rejection of the prosecutor’s requests shows his determination to ensure a fair trial. The defense’s challenges to the DOJ’s attempt to bar expert witnesses also highlight the importance of presenting a robust defense. As the FTX case unfolds, it will be interesting to see how the court responds to these motions and how they may impact the ultimate outcome of the trial.
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