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Sam Bankman-Fried’s Missteps Lead to Probable Cause for Witness Tampering

by Logan King

Sam Bankman-Fried, a former mogul, is currently awaiting trial in October and has been allowed to stay at his parent’s home until then. However, he has been making missteps such as a long-winded rant on substack and attempts to contact the current CEO of a failed exchange and former employees. As a result, prosecutors in a hearing on the 16th of February requested that Judge Lewis Kaplan significantly restrict Bankman-Fried’s access to computers and other devices, citing probable cause to believe that SBF has engaged in attempts to commit a federal felony while out on bail.

In response, SBF’s attorney, Mark Cohen, acknowledged the need for closer supervision but asked for leniency, arguing that SBF’s input is necessary in order to build up his defense case. Judge Kaplan then proposed the input of a security expert who would work for the judge and be paid by the defense. The security expert would advise the judge on technical matters in order to work out a new solution for SBF’s bail conditions regarding electronic devices. The prosecution has proposed some new conditions that would allow SBF to access only his Gmail account and, for the purpose of communicating with lawyers, Zoom.

Sam Bankman-Fried is currently awaiting trial in October and has been making missteps that have caused prosecutors to request that his access to computers and other devices be restricted. His attorney, Mark Cohen, has asked for leniency, citing the need for SBF’s input in order to build up his defense case. Judge Lewis Kaplan has proposed the input of a security expert who would advise the judge on technical matters in order to work out a new solution for SBF’s bail conditions regarding electronic devices. The prosecution has proposed some new conditions that would allow SBF to access only his Gmail account and, for the purpose of communicating with lawyers, Zoom. It remains to be seen what the final outcome of the hearing will be, but it is clear that the judge is taking the matter seriously and is looking for a solution that will keep Bankman-Fried from attempting to commit a federal felony while out on bail.

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