Former FTX CEO Sam “SBF” Bankman Fried’s lawyers have requested a pre-trial release, citing a lack of adequate internet connectivity in the federal jail. SBF’s legal team argued that a poor internet connection is a hindrance in their defense preparation and leads to a loss of time.
The court filing dated Sept. 8 was the second such request for pre-trial release within the last week and came after the appellate judge denied SBF’s request for immediate release from jail on Sept. 6. The judge then referred the motion to the next three-judge panel.