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Sam Bankman-Fried

Jun 12, 2026

Sam Bankman-Fried loses bid to overturn crypto fraud conviction

Sam Bankman-Fried on Friday lost his bid to overturn his fraud conviction and 25-year prison sentence over the collapse of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange he founded.  In a unanimous decision, […]

Aug 22, 2023

Lawyers: Jail conditions prevent Bankman-Fried from preparing for trial

NEW YORK (AP) — Defense lawyers say FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried can't adequately prepare for trial in six weeks while in jail without proper access to computers, necessary medications to help him concentrate, and a better diet than bread, water and peanut butter. The lawyers made their complaints Tuesday to a magistrate judge in Manhattan federal court after Bankman-Fried pleaded not guilty to[...]

Jul 27, 2023

Court weighs if Bankman-Fried should be jailed

NEW YORK (AP) — A judge is weighing whether to revoke Sam Bankman-Fried's bail. It's under consideration after prosecutors said Wednesday that the FTX founder used the press to harass a key witness against him and should be locked up until trial. Judge Lewis A. Kaplan gave prosecutors and defense lawyers several days to submit written arguments and more information. Bankman-Fried has pleaded not[...]


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