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Sam Bankman-Fried Hires New Counsel Before Fraud Sentencing

by BlockNews.com Team
January 10, 2024
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  • Sam Bankman-Fried, former CEO of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has retained new counsel ahead of his sentencing on fraud charges related to FTX’s failure.
  • Bankman-Fried was convicted in October 2022 on several criminal counts including wire fraud and money laundering tied to improper transfers between FTX and his trading firm Alameda Research.
  • The change in legal team for Bankman-Fried, who faces years in prison, may signal a shift in strategy before his sentencing hearing on March 28.

Sam Bankman-Fried, former CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has retained new counsel ahead of his sentencing hearing on criminal fraud charges related to the collapse of FTX. The change in legal representation could signal a shift in strategy as Bankman-Fried faces years in prison.

JUST IN: Sam Bankman-Fried (@SBF_FTX) appoints new legal representation before his March 28 sentencing

— BlockNews.com (@blocknewsdotcom) January 10, 2024

Background on the FTX Collapse

In November 2022, FTX filed for bankruptcy amid liquidity issues and allegations of mishandling customer funds. Bankman-Fried stepped down as CEO at the time. He was later extradited to the United States from the Bahamas and charged with fraud.

The Charges Against Bankman-Fried

In October 2022, Bankman-Fried was convicted on seven criminal counts following a month-long trial. The charges included wire fraud, securities fraud, commodities fraud and money laundering related to the improper transfer of customer funds between FTX and Bankman-Fried’s trading firm, Alameda Research.

Sentencing Scheduled for March

Bankman-Fried is scheduled to return to court on March 28 for sentencing before Judge Lewis Kaplan. He initially faced a second trial on additional charges in March, but prosecutors reportedly will not pursue that case, citing public interest.

The Sentence Bankman-Fried Faces

Bankman-Fried potentially faces years in prison based on the charges for which he has been convicted. The change in his legal counsel may aim to mitigate his sentence through appeals or other strategies.

Bankman-Fried’s New Legal Team

Bankman-Fried is now represented by Torrey Young and Marc Mukasey of Mukasey Young LLP. The change suggests a shift in approach, as his previous legal team faced criticism over his performance during trial. The sealed filing indicates the new lawyers may pursue appeals or other options before sentencing.

The Outlook for Bankman-Fried

While the former FTX CEO awaits his fate, the implications of the FTX collapse continue to ripple through the cryptocurrency industry. Bankman-Fried is facing severe consequences for allegations of misusing customer funds that led to the downfall of one of the largest crypto exchanges.

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