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Sam Bankman-Fried's Defense Asks for Clarity on Charity, Bankruptcy Arguments
2.10.2023
Attorneys for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried asked the judge overseeing the case to clarify his orders around certain proposed arguments, including arguments about FTX's regulated jurisdictions, bankruptcy recoveries and his charitable work
DOJ's Proposed Jury Questions 'Risks Tainting' Bankman-Fried's Panel, Defense Says
30.9.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried's attorneys objected to some of the U.S. Department of Justice's proposed voir dire questions in a late Friday filing, saying they may miss potential juror bias or otherwise lead to jurors making assumptions about the case
Do Kwon’s Defense Declares SEC’s Deposition Request ‘Impossible’ Amid Ongoing Detention Saga
28.9.2023
The legal team defending Do Kwon, the co-founder and former CEO of Terraform Labs, argues that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lacks the capacity to depose Kwon, deeming it an “impossible” feat. Kwon’s legal counsel additionally maintains that the SEC’s bid for a preclusion order...
Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Seek Another Attempt at Temporary Release
27.9.2023
Lawyers for Sam Bankman-Fried are making another attempt to have the disgraced FTX founder temporarily released from jail before his October trial, claiming he needs better access to prepare his defense properly. Lawyers Cite Bankman-Fried’s Indispensable Knowledge for Complex Trial...
Judge Limits Bankman-Fried’s Trial Arguments; Allows Recreational Drug Use Questions
27.9.2023
A federal judge has issued rulings limiting some arguments the defense can make at Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal fraud trial next month. However, the judge will allow Bankman-Fried’s lawyers to question witnesses about past recreational drug use. Bankman-Fried Can’t Mention Jail...
Clock Ticks Slower for Justin Sun and Rainberry: Court Grants Extension Amid SEC Allegations
24.9.2023
In the lawsuit pitched by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Tron’s brainchild, Justin Sun, and his enterprise Rainberry, a judicial nod has been granted for an extended timeline for the defense. Sun now has until December 8, 2023, giving his attorneys a broader window...
Defense Distributed Unveils ‘Gatgpt’ – Championing the Digital Second Amendment and AI Freedom
20.9.2023
As artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) continue to gain prominence, the organization Defense Distributed has unveiled an experimental LLM-based agent named “Gatgpt.” The platform is being referred to as “The Digital Second Amendment,” and...
Jury Selection Controversy: Prosecutors Criticize ADHD, Effective Altruism Voir Dire Questions in Bankman-Fried Trial
16.9.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried’s legal team and federal prosecutors are clashing over what can be asked of potential jurors before his trial begins next month. The defense and prosecution submitted dueling proposed questions on Thursday, with each side accusing the other of trying to inappropriately sway...
New Report: Sam Bankman-Fried's Father Played a Key Role in FTX's Cryptocurrency and Legal Defense
15.9.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried's father, Joe Bankman, played a significant role in advising FTX, the cryptocurrency exchange that faced controversy leading to its downfall.
Joe Bankman, a law professor at Stanford University, had a more involved role in FTX operations than previously known, according...
AI startup Helsing raises $223 million in Series B funding for defense solutions
15.9.2023
The company emphasized its commitment to advancing AI technology for the safeguarding of democratic nations
Craig Wright's Financial Disclosure Form in $143M Court Case Was Incomplete
13.9.2023
A recent court order grants W&K Info Defense civil sanctions against Wright for incomplete financial disclosures, yet stops short of bringing criminal charges against the so-called inventor of Bitcoin
DOJ 'Overreaching' in Trying to Block Sam Bankman-Fried's Proposed Witnesses, Defense Says
12.9.2023
Prosecutors with the U.S. Department of Justice are trying to limit FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's right to a fair trial by moving to block all of his proposed expert witnesses, defense attorneys said. The DOJ, for its part, said the defense mischaracterized a proposed prosecution witness's...
Crypto Tycoon Bankman-Fried Seeks Release From Jail Over Trial Prep and Laptop Complaints
10.9.2023
Attorneys for fallen cryptocurrency tycoon Sam Bankman-Fried are requesting his temporary release from a Brooklyn jail, arguing that limited access to trial evidence and computers is impeding his ability to prepare his defense. Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Urge Temporary Release Amid Trial...
DOJ Claims About Sam Bankman-Fried's Laptop Access Are 'Inaccurate', Defense Alleges
9.9.2023
Court Ruling in Favor of Grayscale Clears Path for Bitcoin Innovation in US: Vivek Ramaswamy
1.9.2023
Grayscale’s court win over the U.S. securities regulator will help keep crypto innovation in America, Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy is convinced. While praising the “strong decision,” Ramaswamy also commented that the case should have never reached the courts. Federal Courts...
WAGMI Games partners with Opensea ahead of Defense Founder’s Mint
31.8.2023
WAGMI Games recently announced a partnership with the biggest NFT marketplace, OpenSea. The partnership comes right ahead of WAGMI Defense Founder’s Mint. WAGMI Games released an official post to inform users about the collaboration. The post stated that the parties will work together to push...
Prosecutors Challenge FTX Founder’s Legal Advice Defense Ahead of Fraud Trial
30.8.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried’s legal team claimed last week that the FTX founder received assurances from lawyers his actions were lawful. However, federal prosecutors are now contesting the validity of Bankman-Fried’s defense strategy ahead of trial. Bankman-Fried’s Legal Defense...
DOJ calls SBF's fraud allegation defense 'irrelevant,’ requests additional info
30.8.2023
The U.S. Department of Justice has issued a new court filing in its case against Sam Bankman-Fried in which it called his planned defense “irrelevant” without additional details
DOJ Asks Court to Reject Bankman-Fried's Planned Defense, Labeling it "Irrelevant"
30.8.2023
The US Department of Justice has asked a court to reject Sam Bankman-Fried’s planned defense to blame a law firm for the FTX fraud.
In a Tuesday legal filing, the DOJ said Bankman-Fried’s defense, which argues that the disgraced crypto boss acted on the advice of previous counsel in regard to...
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Planned Defense ‘Irrelevant’ Without More Details, Govt Says
30.8.2023
The FTX founder’s constitutional rights are being violated because he is ‘unable’ to prepare his defense from jail, his lawyers argued