Sam Bankman-Fried’s Case is Transferred to a New Judge

The criminal case of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been transferred to a new US judge.

According to Reuters, the appointment of Lewis Kaplan has come after the previous judge of the Southern District of New York, Ronnie Abrams, recused himself due to a possible conflict of interest.

At the December 19 meeting, the previous judge revealed that law firm Davis Polk & Wardwell, in which her husband is a partner, had advised FTX in 2021. It is not known why Abrams did not recuse herself earlier.

Judge Kaplan has led cases against former US President Donald Trump, Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey and Prince Andrew, Duke of York.

FTX Group filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy on November 11 and Sam Bankman-Fried stepped down as CEO.