The US court once again rejected the request for release of Sam Bankman Fried (SBF), the founder of the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX.
The trial process is ongoing and although he has been found guilty, his sentence has not yet been determined. Sam Bankman Fried lawyers requesting evacuation found. US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit dated 21 November in the decision, this turned down the request.
In case of evacuation of SBF witnesses critical to the case will go for it and can force them to change their minds The court did not find the request convincing:
We have reviewed the additional arguments in Defendant’s request and find them unpersuasive. The record shows that the district court thoroughly considered all relevant factors, including Defendant-Appellant’s conduct over time that required the district court to repeatedly tighten conditions of release.
SBF repeatedly called many journalists who reported on his case before he was imprisoned. He threatened and harassed.
In addition, SBF’s ex-wife who played a critical role in the case Alameda manager To Caroline Ellison It was proven that he tried to reach out to him and change his statements in the case. In light of these events, SBF bail canceled and it was decided that he would be tried in pre-trial detention.
SBF will make the final punishment decision about him. Until March 28 He will continue to wait in prison.