Court Denies SBF’s Request for Jail Release
The United States Appeals Court has rejected Sam Bankman-Fried’s (SBF) latest appeal for release from custody pending trial. In a court filing, the request was denied due to “probable cause” to believe that SBF committed criminal offenses while on pretrial release.
Judge’s Ruling
The court emphasized that the judge had carefully considered relevant factors, including SBF’s conduct over time, which led to increasingly tighter release conditions. SBF argued that his First Amendment rights were not considered, but the judge rejected this claim, stating that the court was “exceptionally mindful of the defendant’s First Amendment rights.”
Witness Tampering Allegations
The court’s filing also explained that SBF allegedly engaged in witness tampering, particularly by releasing personal writings of his former girlfriend and key witness. However, SBF’s legal team argued that the release was done to protect his reputation, not to intimidate the witness.
Legal Battles for Release
Despite persistent efforts to secure bail and modifications to his prison conditions, including minor adjustments by the judge, SBF’s request for release has been consistently denied as he awaits trial.
Hot Take
In a surprising turn of events, the court has once again rejected SBF’s bid for release, citing probable cause and concerns over witness tampering. This decision underscores the legal challenges faced by the disgraced FTX founder as he awaits trial.
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