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DOJ's Proposed Jury Questions 'Risks Tainting' Bankman-Fried's Panel, Defense Says
30.9.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried's attorneys objected to some of the U.S. Department of Justice's proposed voir dire questions in a late Friday filing, saying they may miss potential juror bias or otherwise lead to jurors making assumptions about the case
FTX’s $3.4B crypto liquidation: What it means for crypto markets
29.9.2023
Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has been approved to liquidate nearly $3.4 billion worth of crypto assets, creating a sense of panic among crypto investors, but experts say the phased liquidation schedule will ensure market stability
EnSam, Jury Questions and Another Denial for Bankman-Fried
29.9.2023
In a rare display of candor – or as part of a calculated exercise in reputation management – Sam Bankman-Fried delved deep into his mental health struggles in a trove of unposted tweets obtained by CoinDesk’s Christine Lee and published for the first time on Friday. “I don’t really know what...
Sam Bankman-Fried Almost Tweeted About His Depression, Drafts Show
29.9.2023
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has a right to shape the narrative around him, his lawyers argued during a court hearing last month. Unposted tweets obtained by CoinDesk suggest he may have been trying to craft a new image for himself since as soon as last December by discussing his mental health...
We Asked New Yorkers if They’d Heard of Sam Bankman-Fried
29.9.2023
To some, Sam Bankman-Fried’s impending trial is one of the biggest stories in recent news, but to many New Yorkers, the name does not strike a chord
Sam Bankman-Fried Will Remain in Jail Throughout His Trial Until Mid-November
29.9.2023
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried will remain in jail throughout his trial utnil mid-November after the District Judge Lewis Kaplan denied his temporary release to prepare for the trial.
The trial, scheduled to run from October 4th until November 9th, comes after Judge Kaplan denied a motion...
How long could Sam Bankman-Fried go to jail for?
29.9.2023
“I think he’ll get the maximum sentence” — one lawyer predicts the former FTX CEO could look at life behind bars if convicted of all seven charges
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried criminal trial schedule revealed
29.9.2023
In a hearing, Assistant U.S. Attorney Danielle Kudla said the Department of Justice estimated the case could last four to five weeks
Sam Bankman-Fried Scoops Help CoinDesk Win Major Journalism Award
29.9.2023
FTX, an industry titan, ended up in bankruptcy court nine days after a November 2022 scoop from CoinDesk’s Ian Allison
Here's the Sam Bankman-Fried Trial Schedule
28.9.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried's trial is scheduled to start on Oct. 3, but the actual opening arguments are projected to begin a day later, a newly released court trial calendar shows
Judge denies final pre-trial request from Sam Bankman-Fried for temporary release
28.9.2023
The federal judge overseeing Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud case reportedly suggested the former FTX CEO might be a flight risk, given his young age and potential prison time
Judge Denies Temporary Release For Sam Bankman-Fried During Trial
28.9.2023
FTX Bankruptcy Claims Soar in Value in Over-the-Counter Markets as Estate Recovers $7.3B
28.9.2023
The expected payout to FTX creditors has reached 37 cents on the dollar, the highest since the company’s bankruptcy filing in late 2022. One top distressed-debt investor describes FTX claims as the “hottest ticket in town.”
FTX founder’s plea for temporary release should be denied, prosecution says
28.9.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried’s renewed request for temporary release from jail prior to his upcoming trial should be denied according to the U.S. government
2 Small Wins For Sam Bankman-Fried
28.9.2023
After multiple consecutive setbacks for the former FTX CEO and his defense team, Judge Lewis Kaplan seemed to have been in a slightly more generous mood yesterday
U.S. Department of Justice Opposes Sam Bankman-Fried's Latest Move for 'Temporary Release'
27.9.2023
The U.S. Department of Justice said in a Wednesday court filing that Sam Bankman-Fried's latest move for a temporary release – even with severe restrictions – should be denied
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Biggest Grift? His ‘Best In Class’ Exchange
27.9.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried Can Use an 'Air-Gapped' Laptop in Court, Judge Rules
27.9.2023
A federal judge signed off on a defense request to allow FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried to use an "air-gapped" laptop while in court during his trial next month
Sam Bankman-Fried will likely appear in a suit and tie at trial
27.9.2023
The former FTX CEO will have access to 3 full suits, 4 dress shirts, 3 ties, 1 belt, 4 pairs of socks, and 2 pairs of shoes — no hoodies were requested
US House committee leadership threatens to subpoena SEC over FTX docs
27.9.2023
Patrick McHenry led efforts starting in February to obtain communication records between SEC and Justice Department staff over the arrest of Sam Bankman-Fried