{"id":22555,"date":"2023-07-27T09:07:41","date_gmt":"2023-07-27T09:07:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/doj-seeks-pre-trial-detention-for-ftx-founder-over-witness-tampering-allegations\/"},"modified":"2023-07-27T09:07:41","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T09:07:41","slug":"doj-seeks-pre-trial-detention-for-ftx-founder-over-witness-tampering-allegations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/doj-seeks-pre-trial-detention-for-ftx-founder-over-witness-tampering-allegations\/","title":{"rendered":"DOJ Seeks Pre-Trial Detention for FTX Founder Over Witness Tampering Allegations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : Crypto News &#8211; iGaming.org )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has made severe accusations against Sam Bankman-Fried, the creator of FTX, including charges of attempted witness tampering. The DOJ claims that <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/crypto\/sam-bankman-frieds-response-to-new-york-times-article-sparks-controversy\/\"><strong>Sam Bankman-Fried<\/strong><\/a> shared records with the New York Times in an apparent effort to harm the reputation of Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, with whom he had previously been romantically involved.<\/p>\n<p>The DOJ sought Bankman-Fried\u2019s incarceration during a recent federal court appearance, arguing that no release conditions could guarantee the community\u2019s safety. 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He established a short deadline for written responses on the topic from the prosecution and defense. The DOJ has until Friday to submit its reply, and any further replies must be submitted by Tuesday and\/or August 3, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>Mark Cohen, the defense lawyer, refuted the claims by claiming that Bankman-Fried was only seeking to make honest observations about media coverage pertaining to him. The court seemed unconvinced by Cohen\u2019s claims, raising questions about possible witness tampering and connection with media.<\/p>\n<p>A temporary gag order was put into effect to stop Bankman-Fried from speaking to the media or making any public remarks until a final judgment on the revocation of bail was made after the court pleaded with her to take the situation seriously.<\/p>\n<div class=\"main-org-3-item-ins box-100 relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-items box-100 relative\">\n<div class=\"box-100 space-org-3-item relative border-tb mt-1 \">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-item-ins box-100 relative\">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-item-terms box-25 relative\">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-item-terms-ins box-100 text-center relative\"> <strong><strong>Get 125% \/ $2,500 on 1st deposit!<\/strong><\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>New players only. Welcome Bonus &#8211; 125% bonus on your first deposit up to $2,500<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The DOJ\u2019s push for pre-trial detention and the defense\u2019s efforts to refute the accusations of witness tampering have intensified the legal conflict involving <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/crypto\/ftx-founder-sam-bankman-fried-accused-of-leaking-private-papers\/\"><strong>Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX<\/strong><\/a>. The FTX founder\u2019s future is still up in the air as legal processes continue; his criminal trial on a number of counts, including allegations of securities and wire fraud, is set for October.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/crypto\/doj-seeks-pre-trial-detention-for-ftx-founder-over-witness-tampering-allegations\/\">Source link <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Originally posted on : Crypto News &#8211; iGaming.org ) The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has made severe accusations against Sam Bankman-Fried, the creator of FTX, including charges of attempted witness tampering. 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