SBF’s lawyers move to block release of bail guarantors’ identities
1 min readThe names of two guarantors who signed off on part of Sam Bankman-Fried’s $250 million bail bond will continue to remain a secret for now.
A judge has also rejected an agreement that would have permitted Bankman-Fried to use certain messaging apps.
Bankman Fried’s lawyers filed an
Meanwhile, on Feb. 7 Kaplan rejected a joint agreement between Bankman-Fried’s legal team and prosecutors that would have modified bail conditions and allowed Bankman-Fried to use certain messaging apps.
Kaplan did not provide a reason for denying the motion but added the subject would be further discussed in a Feb. 9 hearing.
Kaplan ruled on Feb. 1 that Bankman-Fried was barred from contacting FTX or Alameda Research employees citing a risk of “inappropriate contact with prospective witnesses” after it was revealed the former CEO had been contacting past and present staff.