JOURNAL ARTICLE

Sam Bankman-Fried Asks for New Trial on FTX Fraud Charges.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Van Voris, Bob 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses Sam Bankman-Fried's request for a new trial while serving a 25-year prison sentence for fraud and conspiracy related to the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX. Bankman-Fried, who is representing himself, argues that new witnesses could refute the prosecution's claims about FTX's financial condition. He contends that two former executives could provide counter-narratives and claims that a key witness altered his testimony under government pressure. Additionally, Bankman-Fried's legal team is appealing his conviction, asserting that the trial judge made prejudicial rulings. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2026/02, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:191488929
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