Judge warns Sam Bankman-Fried to 'take this seriously' as prosecutors push to revoke bail: report

Assistant U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon reportedly said SBF made about 100 calls to a reporter behind the incident. New York Times article that revealed Caroline Ellison's private diaries.< /p> News Join us on social networks

Federal judge overseeing criminal case against Sam Bankman-Fried, also known as 'SBF', reportedly considering revoking former FTX CEO's $250 million bail based on allegations of intimidation against Caroline Ellison.

At a July 26 hearing in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, people at the scene reported that Assistant United States Attorney Danielle Sassoon asked the revocation of SBF's bail on the basis of allegations that he used his freedom to intimidate Ellison, his former lover. partner and colleague. According to Sassoon, SBF made approximately 100 calls to a reporter behind the New York Times article that exposed Ellison's private online diaries.

Judge Lewis Kaplan would accept arguments from the U.S. government on July 28 and SBF's legal team on August 3, warning Bankman-Fried "better take it seriously." The judge signed an interim order first drafted by prosecutors that largely barred SBF from making out-of-court statements until bail arguments are determined.

Since his arrest and indictment in December 2022, the former FTX CEO has returned to court several times to address issues related to his bail conditions, which largely require him to stay in his parents' California home. He is already prohibited from using messaging apps, virtual private networks and certain technologies.

SBF Lawyer: We will respond by August 1st. Judge Kaplan: Answer August 3. I will register the prescription. ...