Dispute Over Internet Access Continues for FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried
The legal team of Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the disgraced founder of FTX, is once again contesting his internet access after prosecutors claimed that he had sufficient connectivity. SBF’s lawyers expressed their concerns in a court filing, stating that the current plan does not work in practice. They disagree with the prosecutors’ assertion that SBF has adequate internet speed to review evidence before his upcoming fraud trial. Prosecutors previously claimed that they had performed several internet connectivity checks and found the speeds to be sufficient. However, SBF’s legal team strongly disagreed, stating that the internet connection was so slow that it took 10 minutes for a home page to load and that SBF had no internet access for a 5-hour period. They argue that this lack of access hampers SBF’s ability to review and search documents for the trial.
SBF Asserts Internet Speed Is Intolerable
In a recent letter to Judge Lewis Kaplan, SBF’s legal team expressed their disagreement with the prosecutors’ claim that SBF currently has sufficient internet connectivity to review evidence before his fraud trial. Prosecutors stated in a court filing that they had conducted multiple internet connectivity checks and found the speeds to be adequate for most internet review activities. However, SBF’s legal team strongly disagreed, alleging that the internet connection was so slow that it took 10 minutes for a home page to load. They argue that this slow internet speed makes it difficult for SBF to review evidence and search documents through the discovery database. According to SBF’s lawyers, he had no access to the internet for a 5-hour period, hampering his ability to prepare for the upcoming trial.
Hot Take: SBF’s Internet Access Remains a Point of Contention
The dispute over Sam Bankman-Fried’s internet access continues, with his legal team contesting the prosecutors’ assertion that he has sufficient connectivity. The lawyers argue that the internet speed is intolerable, making it challenging for SBF to review evidence and search documents for his upcoming fraud trial. This ongoing disagreement highlights the importance of ensuring fair and reliable internet access for individuals involved in legal proceedings. Without adequate access, defendants may face obstacles in preparing their defense and accessing the information necessary for a fair trial. As this story develops, it will be interesting to see how the court addresses the issue and whether alternative solutions can be found to ensure SBF’s access to the internet while in custody.
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