Judge Rejects Sam Bankman-Frieds Request For A Temporary Release
It seems that Sam Bankman-Fried isn‘t getting relief from the court very soon. On September 28, Judge Lewis Kaplan denied a motion from SBF’s legal team requesting a temporary release. The team appealed to the US District Court for the Southern District of New York. It said that their client needs some time to prepare for his trial. However, the judge didnt find any merit in the argument and turned it down. Denial Of Final Pretrial Request And The Path Ahead Since the arrest, SBF‘s lawyers have filed for their client’s temporary release many times. The recent one was done on August 11 on the grounds of witness intimidation. The appellate court reviewed the matter twice but didn‘t agree with the attorneys’ requests. Reportedly, Judge Kaplan considered SBF a flight risk. According to him, SBFs age and potential prison time are likely to make him one. Despite denying early release, the judge allowed SBF to arrive at the court early on certain days. This would allow him to discuss the case with his legal team. Notably, the final preparations for Bankman-Fried‘s trial are at their peak. The entire crypto space is keen to know what’ll come out of this case. Theyre also curious