DoJ wants to bar SBF’s expert witnesses from testifying in court
In a new motion submitted to New York courts, the U.S. Department of Justice wants to exclude all of Sam Bankman Fried’s expert witnesses from testifying on the case. Go to Source
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DCG agrees deal with Genesis that would see recoveries of up to 90%
The estimated USD equivalent recoveries could account for 70% to 90% for Genesis creditors, should the amended plan be carried out. Go to Source
Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyers appeal decision on bail, citing First Amendment issues
Lawyers questioned a judge’s decision to revoke bail on Aug. 11, claiming SBF speaking to a journalist about Caroline Ellison was “protected First Amendment activity”. Go to Source
Judge to hear Sam Bankman-Fried’s defense against 4M pages of newly released evidence
Judge Lewis Kaplan ordered the government to respond to Bankman-Fried’s counsel concerning appropriate access to discovery materials, as well as a request barring prosecutors from using new evidence. Go to Source
Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyers push for temporary release, object to prosecutors’ proposed deal
The U.S. Justice Department has produced “millions of pages of documents” related to SBF’s criminal case, which his lawyers claimed was too much to access from jail before trial. Go to Source
Judge denies stakeholders request for representation in Celsius bankruptcy case
The judge also declined to declare CEL token “not a security,” despite related rulings in the SEC vs Ripple case. Go to Source
Vauld gets permission for board restructuring from the court
Singapore-based crypto exchange has been ongoing bankruptcy proceedings since August 2022. Go to Source
Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm released on bail, lawyer says
Roman Storm’s lawyer Brian Klein said the developer was released on bail on Aug. 24, the day after the U.S. DOJ announced the charges related to money-laundering and other alleged violations. Go to Source
SEC v. Ripple: Attorneys leave SEC side, both groups add new lawyers
Attorneys Pascale Guerrier, Richard Best and Robert MacDonald Moye representing the U.S. SEC in its ongoing lawsuit against Ripple have withdrawn from the case. Go to Source
Sam Bankman-Fried can meet with lawyers outside of jail with 48 hours’ notice, says judge
Judge Lewis Kaplan said the order was in line with the accommodations for access to discovery materials the U.S. government proposed for the former FTX CEO on Aug. 18. Go to Source