{"id":436810,"date":"2023-09-06T10:29:45","date_gmt":"2023-09-06T10:29:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insidebitcoins.com\/?p=436810"},"modified":"2023-09-06T15:37:00","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T15:37:00","slug":"sam-bankman-fried-has-sufficient-access-to-laptop-internet-to-prepare-his-defence-prosecution-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insidebitcoins.com\/news\/sam-bankman-fried-has-sufficient-access-to-laptop-internet-to-prepare-his-defence-prosecution-says","title":{"rendered":"Sam Bankman-Fried Has Sufficient Access to Laptop, Internet To Prepare His Defence, Prosecution Says"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, has sufficient laptop and internet access to prepare for his defence against fraud charges, prosecutors said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Bankman-Fried has access to a laptop for 11 hours each weekday and 7.5 hours on weekends, and it&rsquo;s been fitted with a new <span class=\"s1\">9-cell battery provided by his defense counsel, the Department of Justice said in a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.courtlistener.com\/docket\/66631291\/253\/united-states-v-bankman-fried\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">letter submitted<\/a> to the court on Sept. 5.&nbsp; The <\/span><span class=\"s1\">battery has approximately 8 hours of battery life, it added.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Bankman-Fried&rsquo;s access to hard drives has also been improved. Two hard drives were initially shipped to him in late August, with a third hand-delivered by his defense team on September 1, it said.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Sam Bankman-Fried&rsquo;s Release Request Denied<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">After Bankman-Fried had his bail <a href=\"https:\/\/insidebitcoins.com\/news\/from-stanford-campus-to-prison-bars-the-downfall-of-crypto-mogul-sam-bankman-fried\"><span class=\"s2\">revoked<\/span><\/a> in August for tampering with witnesses, his legal team has argued that his ability to prepare for trial is hampered by poor internet connectivity and limited battery life for his laptop. His lawyers <\/span><span class=\"s1\">had requested a <a href=\"https:\/\/storage.courtlistener.com\/recap\/gov.uscourts.nysd.590940\/gov.uscourts.nysd.590940.228.0.pdf\"><span class=\"s2\">temporary release<\/span><\/a> from jail, seeking to collaborate on his defense at the federal courthouse in Manhattan.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">SBF's lawyer: First time he showed up, there was only one hour charge on the battery.<br>Judge Kaplan: You could be the ones to bring backup battery.<br>SBF's lawyer: He wanted to bring papers, but no. There always something.  We have no faith. We want temporary release<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Inner City Press (@innercitypress) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/innercitypress\/status\/1696943743813681331?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 30, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Judge Lewis Kaplan declined the request during a hearing last week, and instructed all parties involved to compile a comprehensive report on the matter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Bankman-Fried&rsquo;s trial is scheduled to begin on October 3.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Related Articles<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li6\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/insidebitcoins.com\/buy-cryptocurrency\/best-cryptocurrency-to-buy\"><span class=\"s4\">Best Crypto to Buy Now<\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"s5\"><br>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li6\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/insidebitcoins.com\/news\/latest-meme-coin-sonik-secures-1-75-million-prepare-for-claim-and-listing-on-thursday-at-9-am-utc\"><span class=\"s4\">Latest Meme Coin Sonik Secures $1.75 Million; Prepare for Claim and Listing on Thursday at 9 AM UTC<\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"s5\"><br>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li6\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/insidebitcoins.com\/news\/crypto-and-tech-investing-the-only-way-to-escape-collapsing-american-dream-former-goldman-sachs-executive-says\"><span class=\"s4\">Crypto and Tech Investing &lsquo;The Only Way&rsquo; To Escape Collapsing American Dream, Former Goldman Sachs Executive Says<\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"s5\"><br>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                                        <div class=\"inContentProviderSingle inContentColor--insidebitcoins fc-row\">\n                        <div class=\"inContentProviderSingle--wrapper\">\n                            <div class=\"container\">\n                                <div class=\"row mb-lg-3\">\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n                                        <p class=\"inContentProviderSingle--title\">Newest Meme Coin ICO - 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Since August 31, 2023, Bankman-Fried has been able to use an \u201cair-gapped laptop\u201d for reviewing electronic discovery materials. The laptop is available for a substantial 11 hours on weekdays (from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) and 7.5 hours on weekends and holidays (from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.), the DOJ reported. The DOJ emphasized that defense counsel doesn't need to be present during these sessions, simplifying the process. \\\"To date, there have been no reported issues with the functionality of the USB ports and software applications utilized thus far,\\\" the letter read.\u00a0 Bankman-Fried's access to key hard drives has also been streamlined. Two hard drives were initially shipped to him in late August, with a third hand-delivered by his defense team on September 1, 2023. These hard drives are vital for his legal defense and preparation, the DOJ added.\u00a0 In a collaborative effort to prevent any delays, the MDC has agreed to accept hard drives directly from Bankman-Fried's defense counsel. These drives are promptly processed and provided to the defendant.\u00a0 Currently, he has three of these etched hard drives in his possession. \\\"Separate from the Etched Hard Drives, defense counsel can bring their own hard drives ('Counsel Hard Drives') to their legal visits,\u201d the letter clarified. \u201cThis allows them to upload and download materials without MDC staff involvement.\\\" Internet-enabled Laptop Bankman-Fried has also retained access to an internet-enabled laptop for at least two days each week. Recent tests conducted by the Government showed varyin\u200b\u200bg internet speeds throughout the day. During mornings and early afternoons, the download speed reached 34 Mbps, while it slowed to 7.5 Mbps in the late afternoon,\u00a0 the US Prosecutors reported.\u00a0 However, the DOJ argued that these internet speeds should be \u201csufficient for most internet review activities\u201d.\u00a0 Bankman-Fried's internet-enabled laptop has a new 9-cell battery provided by his defense counsel. This battery has approximately 8 hours of battery life, the DOJ reported. Judge Denies Bankman-Fried's Release Request Bankman-Fried faced the revocation of his bail back in August, for tampering with witnesses. His legal team had requested a temporary release from jail, seeking to collaborate on his defense at the federal courthouse in Manhattan. Their argument centered around the challenges posed by poor internet connectivity and limited battery life, which they believed were significant obstacles to effective defense preparation.\u00a0 However, Judge Lewis Kaplan declined the request during a hearing that took place last week. Judge Kaplan instructed all parties involved to compile a comprehensive report on the matter. Bankman-Fried is approaching his trial scheduled for October 3, 2023. 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Since August 31, 2023, Bankman-Fried has been able to use an \u201cair-gapped laptop\u201d for reviewing electronic discovery materials. The laptop is available for a substantial 11 hours on weekdays (from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) and 7.5 hours on weekends and holidays (from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.), the DOJ reported. The DOJ emphasized that defense counsel doesn't need to be present during these sessions, simplifying the process. \"To date, there have been no reported issues with the functionality of the USB ports and software applications utilized thus far,\" the letter read.\u00a0 Bankman-Fried's access to key hard drives has also been streamlined. Two hard drives were initially shipped to him in late August, with a third hand-delivered by his defense team on September 1, 2023. These hard drives are vital for his legal defense and preparation, the DOJ added.\u00a0 In a collaborative effort to prevent any delays, the MDC has agreed to accept hard drives directly from Bankman-Fried's defense counsel. These drives are promptly processed and provided to the defendant.\u00a0 Currently, he has three of these etched hard drives in his possession. \"Separate from the Etched Hard Drives, defense counsel can bring their own hard drives ('Counsel Hard Drives') to their legal visits,\u201d the letter clarified. \u201cThis allows them to upload and download materials without MDC staff involvement.\" Internet-enabled Laptop Bankman-Fried has also retained access to an internet-enabled laptop for at least two days each week. Recent tests conducted by the Government showed varyin\u200b\u200bg internet speeds throughout the day. During mornings and early afternoons, the download speed reached 34 Mbps, while it slowed to 7.5 Mbps in the late afternoon,\u00a0 the US Prosecutors reported.\u00a0 However, the DOJ argued that these internet speeds should be \u201csufficient for most internet review activities\u201d.\u00a0 Bankman-Fried's internet-enabled laptop has a new 9-cell battery provided by his defense counsel. This battery has approximately 8 hours of battery life, the DOJ reported. Judge Denies Bankman-Fried's Release Request Bankman-Fried faced the revocation of his bail back in August, for tampering with witnesses. His legal team had requested a temporary release from jail, seeking to collaborate on his defense at the federal courthouse in Manhattan. Their argument centered around the challenges posed by poor internet connectivity and limited battery life, which they believed were significant obstacles to effective defense preparation.\u00a0 However, Judge Lewis Kaplan declined the request during a hearing that took place last week. Judge Kaplan instructed all parties involved to compile a comprehensive report on the matter. Bankman-Fried is approaching his trial scheduled for October 3, 2023. 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