DOJ Wants SBF Bail Revoked Alleging Witness Tampering

Also Read: SBF Might Face Pre-Trial Jail Time As Prosecutors Cite Intimidation Tactics

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SBF Tried To Intimidate Witnesses

As per the letter, DOJ stated that SBF was released on a bond on December 22, 2022, however, multiple bail modifications were made later on the defendant’s request. It mentioned that on January 15, 2023, the defendant initiated communication with the current General Counsel of FTX US who may be a witness at trial.

SBF allegedly contact FTX US lawyer over the encrypted messaging application Signal, as well as by email. SBF wrote that he would really love to reconnect and see if there’s a way for us to have a constructive relationship. He asked the lawyer if they can use each other as resources when possible, or at least vet things with each other.

DOJ highlighted that SBF has been using Singal for obstructive purposes, while its autodeletion of messages from communication channels has further complicated the investigation. It added that The court raised concerns about the risk of witness tampering, considering the defendant’s behavior. Read More Crypto News Here…

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