Proposed gag order in SBF’s criminal case under review, citing attempt to ‘influence public opinion’ By Cointelegraph

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The federal judge overseeing the criminal case against former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, also known as “SBF,” may consider a proposed order largely preventing all involved parties and their attorneys from contacting the media.

In a July 24 letter filed with the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, the U.S. Attorney’s Office drafted a proposed order that would prohibit people directly involved with the case or anyone acting on their behalf from “publicly disseminating or discussing” information not considered admissible at trial, or “intended to influence public opinion.” As part of the conditions for his $250 million bail, Bankman-Fried is already barred from using messaging apps, virtual private networks and other technology.