Sam Bankman-Fried Can Grill Former FTX Insiders on Drug Use in Court

While Bankman-Fried's lawyers tried again to get him out of jail just days ahead of his trial, the judge overseeing the case inched closer to resolving some outstanding issues.

157 +

The Government Shutting Down Isn't Great for Crypto

An impending government shutdown is probably Not Good News for crypto's D.C. hopes. On a trial-related note, you received preview copies of The SBF Trial, a newsletter we launched last week to keep readers up to speed on Sam Bankman-Fried’s time in court. The trial kicks off next Tuesday.

123 +

Sam Bankman-Fried's political donations can be surfaced in trial, rules judge

Despite campaign finance charges being dropped in July, the prosecution has been granted permission to present evidence of Bankman-Fried’s political donations in his upcoming fraud trial.

5347 +

Court rules on admissibility of evidence in Sam Bankman-Fried’s upcoming criminal trial

In a Sept. 26 filing, Judge Lewis Kaplan, presiding over the criminal case against Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, issued rulings on the admissibility of certain types of evidence in his forthcoming criminal trial.

159 +

Sam Bankman-Fried Can Ask DOJ Witnesses About Drug Use

Judge Lewis Kaplan, who's overseeing Sam Bankman-Fried's upcoming trial, set guardrails for certain witness questions and testimony.

42 +

Sam Bankman-Fried Refiles for Temporary Release Ahead of Trial

The jailed founder of collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has renewed his request to be released temporarily during the course of his trial.

112 +

Former SEC attorney John Reed Stark urges DOJ to ‘wake up’ and prosecute crypto-grifters

Stark, who worked as an attorney in the SEC Division of Enforcement, chimed in on the upcoming Sam Bankman-Fried trial, wondering why the former FTX CEO's parents were not listed as defendants.

153 +

Sam Bankman-Fried Expert Witnesses Denied A Role In Court Case – Details

In a setback for Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange, a US judge has limited his ability to present expert witnesses at his criminal fraud trial. Bankman-Fried had sought to call seven experts on topics related to cryptocurrency markets and English contracts in an effort to convince the jury to acquit him […]

178 +

FTX CEO’s Asset Recovery Escalates As Sam Bankman-Fried Trial Looms

In a battle to recover billions of dollars following the collapse of FTX, Chief Executive and Restructuring Officer John J. Ray III, is intensifying efforts just weeks before FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried faces trial in what has been labeled one of the largest financial frauds in American history.

169 +

FTX ramps up asset recovery ahead of Bankman-Fried’s trial

FTX intensified its asset recovery operations under legal scrutiny as founder Sam Bankman-Fried prepares for his October trial in October.   Spearheaded by FTX Chief Executive and Restructuring Officer John J.

341 +

FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Served Another Massive Blow Just Two Weeks To Trial

With just two weeks to his trial, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) appealed his bail revocation ruling, hoping he would attend his trial from home when it commences. However, that is unlikely following the Court of Appeals order on September 21.

166 +

Sam Bankman-Fried Will Remain in Jail Through the Start of His Trial

An appeals court rejected his attorneys’ attempt to free him in the run-up to the trial.

39 +

Sam Bankman-Fried key witnesses blocked from testifying in upcoming trial

Several key witnesses, including a British barrister and a University of Michigan professor, have been barred from testifying in the upcoming trial of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, as ordered by District Judge Lewis Kaplan. The trial, which is scheduled…

201 +

Judge Blocks Sam Bankman-Fried's Proposed Witnesses From Testifying

Judge Lewis Kaplan, who's overseeing Sam Bankman-Fried's trial, granted the U.S. Department of Justice's motion to block all of the FTX founder's proposed witnesses from testifying at his trial next month.

46 +

Here’s How FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial May Play Out

FTX founder and onetime CEO Sam Bankman-Fried will stand trial in just under two weeks to defend himself against allegations he deliberately committed fraud and conspired to defraud crypto investors and customers in FTX and Alameda Research.

125 +

Sam Bankman-Fried Trial: US DOJ Has Special Request For Judge

With two weeks to go until the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, founder and former CEO of the FTX crypto exchange, the United States Department of Justice has made a request of the judge handling the case.

119 +

Appeal Court Punts on Bankman-Fried's Bid to Secure Release from Jail

The one-time crypto exchange executive has made several arguments to get out of jail before his trial.

130 +

SBF to appeal for jail release ahead of Oct. 3 trial

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, is scheduled to ask a 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to order his release from a New York prison weeks before the start of a trial where he faces seven criminal charges. Bankman-Fried and…

140 +

The SBF Trial: How Did We Get Here?

Sam Bankman-Fried stands accused of committing wire fraud and conspiracy to commit several other types of frauds. His once-mighty crypto exchange, FTX, collapsed in dramatic fashion nearly a year ago, shedding billions in value.

134 +

Prosecutors object to SBF’s lengthy jury selection queries

U.S. prosecutors state FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has proposed extensive and intrusive jury questions for his upcoming fraud trial. On Sept. 15, prosecutors from the Southern District of New York requested the judge overseeing the upcoming criminal trial to reject…

149 +

Sam Bankman-Fried Trial: Prosecutors Slam Proposed Questions For Jury Selection

Prosecutors in the case against the former CEO of the now-defunct FTX exchange, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), have pushed back against the defense’s suggested questions for jury selection. The co-founder faces seven counts of fraud-related offenses, including wire fraud of FTX customers.

136 +

Sam Bankman-Fried Trial: Charges, Important Dates, And Everything Else

The former CEO of defunct crypto exchange FTX Sam Bankman-Fried’s (SBF) trial is set to begin in October, barring any postponement. Ahead of the trial, here are some key details to note as SBF faces up to 100 years imprisonment if found guilty by the jury.

150 +

Bankman-Fried publishes 250 pages of self-justification ahead of trial

In a 15,000-word document revealed by The New York Times, the disgraced crypto entrepreneur tried to share his point of view on what happened to FTX. Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the founder of the failed crypto exchange FTX who’s charged with…

7071 +

FTX Gets Go-Ahead to Sell Crypto Assets, And No, It Does Not Spell Doom for Solana, Bitcoin, Ether, XRP

204 +

FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Receives Shocking Response To Pretrial Release Request

With his trial scheduled for less than a month from now, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), founder and former CEO of the failed FTX crypto exchange, is scrambling to get as much out of the judge as possible. This time around, SBF is looking toward getting released ahead of his trial, but it seems the court is […]

212 +

Sam Bankman-Fried Remains Stuck in Jail

Sam Bankman-Fried lost a bid to be released from jail ahead of his trial next month. All hope isn’t lost for him, but time is running out for the FTX founder.

175 +

Sam Bankman-Fried’s temporary release request denied as trial date looms

Lack of internet access wasn’t an insufficient ground to grant Sam Bankman-Fried’s temporary release, according to District Judge Lewis Kaplan.

111 +

Judge Denies Sam Bankman-Fried's Bid for Release From Jail Ahead of Trial

A federal judge refused Sam Bankman-Fried's bid to be released from jail ahead of trial on Tuesday.

153 +

DOJ 'Overreaching' in Trying to Block Sam Bankman-Fried's Proposed Witnesses, Defense Says

Prosecutors with the U. S. Department of Justice are trying to limit FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's right to a fair trial by moving to block all of his proposed expert witnesses, defense attorneys said.

119 +

Sam Bankman-Fried, DOJ Propose Jury Questions Ahead of October Trial

Attorneys for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried and the U.S. Department of Justice filed their proposed jury instructions and

112 +

Bail Denied: Bankman-Fried To Remain In Prison Until October 3rd Trial

Requests by lawyers for Sam Bankman-Fried for him to be released on bail have been denied and the former FTX CEO will likely remain in Federal prison until his October 3rd trial begins.

59 +

Apple secures rights to book on Sam Bankman-Fried for $5M: Report

“Big Short” author Michael Lewis’ book on the former FTX CEO is scheduled to be released on Oct. 3, the day SBF’s criminal trial in New York begins.

142 +

FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Has Sufficient Time To Prepare For Trial, DOJ Claims

On Tuesday, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) said that Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the embattled co-founder of the defunct FTX crypto exchange, has been given sufficient time and resources to review discovery materials for the case against him.

162 +

Lawyers question SBF can prepare for trial, prosecutors disagree

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyers question whether he can prepare for trial, while prosecutors claim that his bail revocation appeal is meritless. According to a Sept. 6 Decrypt report, SBF’s lawyers argue that he “will not have a meaningful…

138 +

SBF lawyers continue to argue jail conditions ‘not workable’ hindering court preparation

Lawyers for Samuel Bankman-Fried told a judge on Monday, Sept. 5, that the accused FTX founder is still having issues reviewing evidence ahead of his fraud trial next month. In a letter to U. S.

143 +

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried fights against prosecutors’ evidence in upcoming fraud trial

Lawyers for FTX founder Samuel Bankman-Fried filed court papers Friday, Sept. 1, opposing several motions by federal prosecutors to admit specific evidence at his upcoming trial on fraud and conspiracy charges.

157 +

Larry David’s Super Bowl Ad Casts Doubt on FTX.US Separation, DOJ Says

Sam Bankman-Fried says the FTX exchange’s bankruptcy isn’t relevant to the October fraud trial

48 +

Larry David’s Superbowl Ad Casts Doubt on FTX.US Separation, DOJ Says

Sam Bankman-Fried says the FTX exchange’s bankruptcy isn’t relevant to the October fraud trial

152 +

FTX’s-Sam Bankman-Fried Puts Trial Defense Together With 7 Expert Witnesses

Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the founder of the defunct FTX exchange, is set to face trial in October, barring any postponement. Amid the fracas, the former exchange CEO has maintained that he isn’t guilty of all these charges leveled against him and will be reportedly bringing expert witnesses to prove his innocence.

255 +

SBF’s expert witnesses might cost $1,200 per hour

Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX's embattled founder, is reportedly planning to hire seven expert witnesses for his upcoming fraud trial at rates up to $1,200 per hour.

329 +

FTX Co-Founder’s Trial To Feature High-Priced Expert Witnesses Earning $1,200 An Hour

Per a Bloomberg Law report, in an upcoming fraud trial scheduled for October, FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried is preparing to call seven expert witnesses, potentially paying them up to $1,200 an hour, to testify on his behalf.

181 +

FTX Sam Bankman-Fried’s October Trial Date No Longer A Sure Thing

Disgraced FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s (SBF) trial is set to begin on October 3. However, a recent development suggests that his trial date could be pushed back.   Judge Kaplan Could Delay FTX Founder Trial Date According to a Reuters report, Judge Lewis Kaplan, the judge in charge of SBF’s case, said he could consider delaying the trial slated for October 3 to give SBF and his lawyers more time to review discovery documents and prepare their defense.

144 +

Judge sets urgent timeline for Bankman-Fried’s trial

Federal Judge Lewis Kaplan has set a Sept. 7 deadline for former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried to request a jury for his October trial. An Aug. 30 Tweet thread from Inner City Press, a public interest organization based in the…

1514 +

Judge Sets Deadline: FTX Founder SBF’s Fate Hangs On September 7 Jury Request

In a dramatic courtroom exchange, Judge Lewis Kaplan and the defense team representing former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) discussed trial preparation challenges and looming deadlines today.  The proceedings shed light on the defense’s alleged difficulties in handling the case from within Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) walls. At the same time, the judge offered […]

204 +

Sam Bankman-Fried Might Not Stand Trial in October After All, Judge Says

The latest twist in the legal saga of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried.

The post Sam Bankman-Fried Might Not Stand Trial in October After All, Judge Says appeared first on BeInCrypto.

150 +

SBF lawyers claim Sixth Amendment rights have been violated, request release

In an Aug. 30 letter, attorneys for FTX founder Samuel Bankman-Fried told a federal judge that their client still lacks adequate access to evidence against him, violating his constitutional rights and underscoring the need for his temporary release before trial.

162 +

Prosecutors rebuff complaints from Bankman-Fried’s lawyers regarding excessive evidence

U. S. prosecutors responded to complaints from accused former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried and his legal team in a filing on Aug. 29. Bankman-Fried and his team previously objected to the government’s decision to provide large amounts of discovery materials in the weeks leading up to trial.

152 +

DOJ Files Motion To Stop Sam Bankman-Fried’s Witnesses From Testifying

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has asked for all expert witnesses of Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the former CEO and co-founder of the now-defunct FTX exchange, to be prevented from testifying in his upcoming trial, which is set to commence on the 3rd of October, 2023.

145 +

DOJ moves to disqualify expert witnesses in Bankman-Fried trial

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed motions to disqualify all seven expert witnesses put forward by former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried for his forthcoming October trial, citing various inadequacies in their qualifications and methodologies.

364 +