"Bankman-Fried's withdrawal letter, docketed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, cited concerns over the fairness of Judge Kaplan's hearing and the need to respond to court inquiries rather than focusing on his defense."
"The original Rule 33 motion, filed through his mother, alleged that the Department of Justice withheld information and pressured witnesses, including former FTX executive Ryan Salame."
"Prosecutors opposed the motion, arguing it lacked legitimate new evidence, while Bankman-Fried's appeal and request for reassignment of the case remain unresolved, extending the uncertainty of the FTX legal proceedings."
Sam Bankman-Fried withdrew his Rule 33 new trial motion on April 22, 2026, without prejudice, allowing for a future refile after his Second Circuit appeal. The withdrawal was prompted by his concerns over the fairness of Judge Kaplan's hearing and the need to respond to court inquiries. The original motion, filed on February 10, 2026, claimed newly discovered evidence of DOJ misconduct. Bankman-Fried's appeal and request for case reassignment remain active, prolonging the legal uncertainty surrounding the FTX case.
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