SBF Appeals from Prison, 35-Page Document Accuses Judicial Misconduct
Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the founder of FTX currently imprisoned, is appealing his fraud conviction and 25-year sentence through a 35-page pro se motion filed by his mother. The motion cites newly discovered evidence and alleges multiple judicial and prosecutorial misconducts. Key claims include the absence of favorable witnesses like Ryan Salame, who was allegedly threatened by prosecutors, and coerced testimony from Nishad Singh. SBF also challenges the prosecution’s financial narrative, presenting a sworn statement from former FTX data head Daniel Chapsky arguing that Alameda’s account was misrepresented to show artificial losses. Additionally, SBF accuses Sullivan & Cromwell, FTX’s bankruptcy counsel, of undervaluing assets to support the narrative of insolvency, despite high customer recovery rates. The motion further suggests political targeting by the Biden administration and requests Judge Kaplan’s recusal due to alleged bias. Legal experts view the appeal as an uphill battle given the high bar for new evidence and judicial discretion in such motions.
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