Sam Bankman-Fried’s Legal Team Requests Early Release Due to Limited Internet Access in Jail
The legal team of Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) is urging for his early release from federal jail, citing inadequate internet access as a hindrance to his preparation for his upcoming legal case. In a filing submitted to a federal judge, SBF’s lawyers argued that the conditions at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Manhattan have resulted in lost time and hampered the defense’s ability to effectively prepare for trial.
The lawyers highlighted instances where promised internet access hours were not granted and where SBF faced difficulties in uploading documents. They emphasized that SBF, being the only one with complete knowledge of the companies and facts in question, cannot adequately prepare for trial under these limitations.
The defense also mentioned the logistical nightmare of reviewing the extensive volume of documents shared by federal prosecutors. Initially, SBF was allowed to prepare from his parents’ home but was later incarcerated due to concerns about witness tampering.
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The limited internet access in federal jail has raised concerns about the ability of defendants to adequately prepare for their legal cases. In an increasingly digital world, reliable internet access is crucial for researching, reviewing documents, and communicating with legal teams. It highlights the need for improved technological infrastructure in correctional facilities to ensure fair and efficient legal proceedings.
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