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 <p><span style="font-weight: 400">However, in a series of legal back-and-forths, Bankman-Fried’s counsel has continually stated that he received </span><span style="font-weight: 400">legal guidance</span><span style="font-weight: 400">, making him believe he acted in full faith. Hence, the heart of the matter lies in whether Bankman-Fried genuinely sought legal advice and acted accordingly or if it was merely a defense ploy.</span></p>  
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 <h2 id="b-challenges-in-pre-trial-preparations-b"><b>Challenges in Pre-Trial Preparations</b></h2> 
 <p><span style="font-weight: 400">Bankman-Fried’s current legal situation could be better with his lawyer, Mark Cohen, being vocal about the difficulties they’ve encountered. Specifically, the limited internet access provided to Bankman-Fried has become a significant concern. Cohen stated,&nbsp;</span></p> 
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  <p><span style="font-weight: 400">“Internet access, offered just two days a week, is woefully inadequate.”&nbsp;</span></p>
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 <p><span style="font-weight: 400">Consequently, preparing a robust defense strategy under such constraints becomes challenging. Moreover, the proximity to the trial date and the government’s late reception of discovery materials add to their woes.</span></p>  
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 <h2 id="b-bankman-fried-s-jail-conditions-b"><b>Bankman-Fried’s Jail Conditions&nbsp;</b></h2> 
 <p><span style="font-weight: 400">Besides the legal quagmire, </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Bankman-Fried’s</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> condition in jail has also been highlighted. Reports suggest he’s subsisting on a minimal bread, peanut butter, and water diet. However, in a small win for the defense, Judge Kaplan allowed daily in-person meetings between the defendant and his attorneys.</span></p> 
 <p><span style="font-weight: 400">As the trial date draws nearer, all eyes will be on how this high-stakes legal drama unfolds. The </span><span style="font-weight: 400">DOJ’s</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> recent move to bar all of Bankman-Fried’s proposed expert witnesses from the October trial only intensifies the situation. Significantly, the outcome could set a precedent in the crypto world, underscoring the fine line between innovative finance and regulatory boundaries.</span></p> 
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