Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyer outlines Supreme Court appeal timeline
SBF's attorney says Supreme Court could decide by June 2027 whether to hear the former FTX CEO's case.
Why it matters
The Supreme Court's decision on whether to hear the case will determine if Bankman-Fried receives a new trial. The timeline extends into 2027, prolonging uncertainty around one of crypto's most prominent fraud convictions.
Key facts
Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted in 2023 and lost his appeal to the Second Circuit in 2026
Reported by Cointelegraph
Jeffrey Fisher of Hecker Fink LLP represents Bankman-Fried in his Supreme Court petition
Reported by Cointelegraph
Bankman-Fried is seeking a presidential pardon from Donald Trump
Reported by Cointelegraph
SCOTUS rules require filing a petition for writ of certiorari within 90 days of an appellate court decision
90 daysReported by Cointelegraph
The Supreme Court extended the government's response deadline from October 15 to November 16
Reported by Cointelegraph
If review is granted, a decision could come in the current term ending June 2027 or the next term
Reported by Cointelegraph
What happened
Cointelegraph reported that Jeffrey Fisher, counsel for Sam Bankman-Fried at Hecker Fink LLP, outlined the potential timeline for the former FTX CEO's petition to the US Supreme Court. Bankman-Fried was convicted in 2023 and lost his appeal to the Second Circuit in 2026. He is simultaneously seeking a presidential pardon from Donald Trump. Fisher said SCOTUS rules require filing a petition for writ of certiorari within 90 days of an appellate decision. The Supreme Court initially gave the government until October 15 to respond but extended that deadline to November 16. If the justices grant review, a decision could come in the current term ending June 2027 or during the next term.
How the story developed
- First report
First report by Cointelegraph
Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyer lays out ex-FTX CEO’s Supreme Court case
- Update
Bankman-Fried convicted
Former FTX CEO found guilty in criminal trial
- Update
Second Circuit appeal denied
Appellate court rejects Bankman-Fried's appeal
- Update
Supreme Court petition filed
Bankman-Fried files petition for writ of certiorari
- Update
Government response deadline extended to November 16
Supreme Court grants extension for US government to respond to petition
Affected entities
Original sources
| Publisher | Report | Role | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cointelegraph Crypto media | Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyer lays out ex-FTX CEO’s Supreme Court case | Original |
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