DOJ Drops Second Trial Against Sam Bankman-Fried
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced its decision to not move forward with a subsequent trial against Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of FTX. The DOJ conveyed this decision in a letter to Judge Lewis Kaplan on December 29, 2023, after 6 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).
Prosecutors Choose Not to Pursue Second Trial
According to various reports on Friday evening, prosecutors have decided against pursuing a second trial against Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF). Matthew Russell Lee of the Inner City Press disclosed this update, sharing a snapshot of the DOJ's letter on X and also distributing it on his Patreon page.
Matthew Russell Lee expressed his disappointment, stating that there will be no evidence or cross-examination regarding the campaign finance and China bribe counts. He also mentioned that it is known officials in the Bahamas, whose request to drop these charges was cited by the DOJ in severing them, took money from SBF and FTX's customers.
Reactions to the DOJ's Decision
After the announcement, a user known as 'amuse' on X shared their reaction to the development. They expressed their shock that SBF won't be prosecuted for making illegal campaign contributions to Democrats. Another individual raised questions about who ultimately benefited from these financial transactions, considering the dropping of the campaign finance and China bribe counts.
Evidence Already Presented in First Trial
The letter from the U.S. government clarifies that much of the evidence that would be offered in a second trial was already presented in the first trial. Therefore, the court can consider it during SBF's sentencing, scheduled for March 2024. The DOJ cited the "practical reality" and the "strong public interest in a prompt resolution of this matter" as the reasons for their decision.
Potential Consequences for SBF
Sam Bankman-Fried is facing the possibility of an extensive incarceration period, as he has been found guilty on multiple counts of fraud and money laundering. If the judge imposes the harshest sentences consecutively, he could receive up to 110 years in prison. SBF's sentencing is scheduled for March 28, 2024.
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