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The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has denied Sam Bankman-Fried’s request for release , citing concerns over his previous attempts to tamper with witnesses and the need to maintain the integrity of the judicial process. The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit denied Sam Bankman-Fried‘s appeal for release , mandating his continued incarceration as his legal battles unfold. The court’s decision, articulated by Clerk of Court Catherine O’Hagan Wolfe in a letter dated Nov. 21 is a clear indication of the judiciary’s stance on Bankman-Fried’s case. Wolfe stated, “[w]e have reviewed the Defendant-Appellant’s additional arguments and find them unpersuasive.” This ruling underscores the weight of Bankman-Fried’s alleged misconduct and the court’s commitment to a fair and uncompromised judicial process. The court pointed out Bankman-Fried’s attempts to influence the trial, noting that, “[t]he record shows t...

Lawyers for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried have filed a new request to temporarily release him from prison to prepare for legal battles. Defense attorney Mark Cohen asked Judge Lewis Kaplan, who is presiding over the case, to grant Bankman-Fried temporary release , stating that it’s necessary to prepare his defense. Lawyers asked the judge to temporarily release the former head of FTX on Oct.2, the day before the start of the trial. “We submit that we are finding it exceedingly difficult as a practical matter to adequately prepare for trial with the restrictions on access currently in place,” Mark Cohen, defense attorney The government provided the defense with 50 witnesses and thousands of materials and exhibits, Cohen said. However, not all of them can adequately represent his client’s interests unless he is able to confer with them and prepare to confront witnesses and evidence outside the courtroom. You might also like: FTX sues SBF’s parents over misapp...