Disgraced FTX founder, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), now has the approval from a US judge to meet with his lawyers for a once-off period equivalent to a school day.
The Judge also permits his lawyers to have internet access during the meeting.
Stringent Requirements Imposed On SBF
An Aug. 22 court filing reveals that US District Court Judge, Lewis Kaplan, has allowed SBF to meet his lawyers outside his jail cell.
“The request is granted to the extent that the Marshall shall make the defendant available to meet with counsel, in the Marshal’s cell block attorney room” the filing states.
The filing indicates that Bankman-Fried will be able to meet his lawyers during limited hours, roughly 8.30am to 3pm.
Kaplan also permits SBF’s lawyers to bring “one internet-enabled laptop and one WiFi device into the courthouse” into the meeting.
SBF was sent to jail on Aug. 11. However, he has been on house arrest in his parents house since December 2022. He has been under strict internet access restrictions while on house arrest. Reports from April 6 reveal that he had limited time to seek a new mobile phone for himself, devoid of internet access. Additionally, his laptop could only access websites pre-approved by US prosecutors in a prior submission.
Author: Ciaran Lyons
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