Sam Bankman-Fried’s Defense Renews Push for ‘Temporary Release’ Ahead of October Trial

“We don’t imagine that something wanting short-term launch will correctly tackle these issues and safeguard Mr. Bankman-Fried’s proper to take part in his personal protection,” a Friday letter authored by protection lawyer Christian Everdell stated. “On the very least, nonetheless, we respectfully request that the Court docket rethink its earlier resolution and order the Marshals to supply Mr. Bankman-Fried to the proffer rooms at 500 Pearl Avenue 5 days per week, the place protection counsel can present him with an internet-enabled laptop that may allow him to overview, edit, and share paperwork and work product together with his attorneys. Protection counsel will likely be current with Mr. Bankman-Fried the whole time and can take again the laptop computer on the finish of the session.”