The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has scheduled the appeal hearing for Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) to take place during the week of November 3, 2025. This hearing marks the next major legal step for Bankman-Fried following his conviction in November 2023 on seven counts of fraud and conspiracy related to the collapse of his cryptocurrency exchange, FTX. He was sentenced in March 2024 to 25 years in prison.
SBF’s defense team is contesting the fairness of his trial, raising issues regarding the handling of evidence, alleged judicial bias by the trial judge, and procedural errors. His lawyers argue that the trial was rushed and claim that the public, including the media, the judge, and even some prosecutors, presumed his guilt well before the trial concluded. They are seeking either a reversal of the conviction or a new trial under different judicial oversight.
The appeal hearing at the Second Circuit will be conducted by a three-judge panel. Depending on the outcome, Bankman-Fried’s last legal recourse might include seeking a rare en banc review by the full appellate court or petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court. The appeal process could take several months or longer, reflecting the complexity and high-profile nature of the case.
This hearing is significant as it will determine whether there were substantial errors during the trial that justify overturning or modifying the conviction.
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