Sam Bankman-Fried has filed a pro se motion for a new trial in federal court, arguing newly discovered evidence and alleged constitutional violations warrant revisiting his FTX fraud conviction.
Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks New Trial as FTX Case Returns to Federal Docket
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First reported by Inner City Press, the motion was docketed Feb. 10 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, according to court records. Filed under Rule 33 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, the request was submitted on behalf of Sam Bankman-Fried by his mother, Stanford Law professor emerita Barbara H. Fried, due to his incarceration. The filing seeks a new trial based on claims of newly discovered evidence, alleged prosecutorial misconduct, and due process violations tied to his 2023 conviction.
The motion argues that testimony from individuals who did not appear at trial, including former FTX.US operations head Daniel Chapsky, could materially affect the verdict. It also alleges the government failed to disclose information that could have aided the defense, raising constitutional concerns. Bankman-Fried further requests that Judge Lewis A. Kaplan be recused from any further proceedings. The filing is separate from his ongoing appeal of his fraud conviction and 25-year sentence stemming from the collapse of FTX.
FAQ ⚖️
- What did Sam Bankman-Fried file?
A pro se motion requesting a new trial under Rule 33 and the U.S. Constitution. - Where was the motion filed?
In the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. - What are the main arguments?
Newly discovered evidence, alleged prosecutorial misconduct, and due process concerns. - Is this part of his appeal?
No, the motion is separate from his ongoing appeal.
