Sam Bankman-Fried Wants Another Trial, But His Lawyer Faces Skepticism

Sam Bankman-Fried's attempts to overturn his 25-year sentence faced skepticism during a federal appeals court hearing. His attorney, Alexandra Shapiro, argued that Bankman-Fried was barred from discussing certain legal advice and claimed jurors were misled about potential repayments to FTX victims. However, the judges challenged her assertions, particularly noting that Bankman-Fried himself testified he did not rely on legal counsel when he misappropriated funds. Additionally, the judges dismissed the argument that potential victim repayment could serve as a legal defense against financial crimes. The panel of judges, consisting of Barrington Parker, Eunice Lee, and Maria Araujo Kahn, will announce their decision on the appeal at a later date, but indicated strong doubts regarding the merits of Bankman-Fried's claims.

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