SBF Trial

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Sam Bankman-Fried's defense team can't stress the role of attorneys at Fenwick & West in his opening statement, but can still try raising the "advice-of-counsel" defense later in the trial, Judge Lewis Kaplan said Sunday.

By Nikhilesh DeOct 1, 2023

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The filings come just a few days before the trial is set to begin.

By Nikhilesh DeSep 30, 2023

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The DOJ has already objected to some of the defense's proposed jury questions.

By Nikhilesh DeSep 30, 2023

By Laura ShinSep 29, 2023

Sam Bankman-Fried will head to court on Oct. 3, facing charges related to fraud and conspiracy. The FTX founder has pleaded not guilty and awaits his trial in jail. "CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down what former colleagues are set to testify against the 31-year-old who was once known as crypto's white knight.

Sep 29, 2023

By CoinDeskSep 29, 2023

A federal judge ruled on Thursday that Sam Bankman-Fried will have to remain in jail for the duration of his trial, denying the FTX founder's third attempt at being released from prison to prepare for his defense. CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De discusses the Judge's decision and an outlook on the trial schedule.

Sep 29, 2023

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“I don’t really know what ‘happiness’ means”: FTX founder would have defended himself against the internet.

By Christine LeeSep 29, 2023

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“I'd say I'd need to know a little bit more about crypto and how people actually invest in it.” Asking New York City individuals about Sam Bankman-Fried and being on the jury.

By Dilin Massand, Sep 29, 2023

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Sam Bankman-Fried drafted a set of tweets discussing his use of an antidepressant.

By Sam KesslerSep 29, 2023