Sam Bankman-Fried Appeals 25-Year Sentence, Cites Presumed Guilt

Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), founder of the now-defunct FTX cryptocurrency exchange, has filed an appeal against his 25-year prison sentence for fraud. He argues that he was "presumed guilty" before being charged.

Allegations Against Judge Kaplan

SBF's legal team claims US District Judge Lewis Kaplan pressured jurors and favored the prosecution.
They request a new trial with a different judge, stating that SBF was never presumed innocent.

SBF's Defense Argument

SBF was found guilty of seven criminal counts, including fraud and conspiracy, related to the collapse of FTX.
His lawyers argue he did not intend to defraud customers and planned to repay them fully.
The defense claims that SBF was blocked from presenting evidence of FTX's alleged solvency during the trial.

The appeal process is ongoing, with its outcome yet to be determined.