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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried wants charges dismissed.
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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried wants charges dismissed.

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Last updated: 2023/05/11 at 3:07 PM
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Sam Bankman-Fried Wants Charges Dropped Ahead of FTX Trial

The Government’s Response to FTX Fiasco

Sam Bankman-Fried, former CEO of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, is preparing for his trial set to begin in October. However, his lawyers have requested that most of the charges against him be dropped. According to them, the government’s response to the FTX situation was “dramatic” and “worrying”. They believe that FTX, like any other crypto industry company, fell victim to the market situation in the crypto sector and still outlasted many competitors.

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Sam Bankman-Fried Wants Charges Dropped Ahead of FTX TrialThe Government’s Response to FTX FiascoThe FTX LawsuitFTX Executives Already Confessed to BlameConclusion

“The government’s response has been dramatic and worrying. Instead of waiting for legislative processes to take their course in response to the situation, the government jumped in with both feet, turning these legislative problems into criminal violations.”

While the lawyers disagree with many charges, they do not want to dismiss the charges of securities fraud conspiracy against FTX investors, regular securities fraud conspiracy, and money laundering conspiracy.

The FTX Lawsuit

The prosecution has until May 29 to respond to the lawyers’ request, and the judge hearing the case, Lewis Kaplan, will rule on the matter by June 15. The trial is set to begin on October 2. Sam Bankman-Fried is currently under house arrest at his family home in California and has limited access to technology. The judge is concerned about his behavior in the past, where he used chat apps to contact those involved in the case.

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FTX Executives Already Confessed to Blame

Several top executives of the now bankrupt exchange have already confessed to blame. However, Sam Bankman-Fried maintains his innocence. He claims he was not aware of the malpractices that took place behind the scenes at FTX.

Conclusion

The FTX case has caught the attention of the cryptocurrency world, and many are eagerly waiting for the outcome of the trial. For Sam Bankman-Fried, having most of the charges dropped may give him hope of walking away from the trial with his reputation intact. However, without the support of those who have already confessed to blame, his case may be difficult to defend. Regardless, the trial may serve as a warning to others in the cryptocurrency industry to ensure they operate within the legal frameworks set out by the government and avoid falling victim to market situations.

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