Sam Bankman just cashed out $600k, in violation of his bail release terms

Re:Sam Bankman just cashed out $600k, in violation of his ba... by mouzogu on Friday December 30, 2022 @10:59AM (#34186208)

if he was poor he would be sitting in a jail cell, but instead he flew first class back to the comfort of his parents house. amazing.

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Re:Sam Bankman just cashed out $600k, in violation of his ba... by skfingngihg on Friday December 30, 2022 @01:16PM (#34187951)

Depends where he did the crime, $0 bail is incredibly common in places like NYC. Poor people are permitted to hurt others and then are free to go

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Re:Sam Bankman just cashed out $600k, in violation of his ba... by anony23 on Friday December 30, 2022 @05:23PM (#34190795)

$0 bail is not incredibly common for folks indicted on steeling billions. Jumping a turnstyle? Different story.

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Re:Sam Bankman just cashed out $600k, in violation of his ba... by thinking4real on Friday December 30, 2022 @02:04PM (#34188614)

All these cries about bail make no sense to me.

Even with his wealth and network, the guy is probably going to prison for many years. Before that he gets to live a little longer as a relatively free man.

So what?

Peoples brains seem to shut off and they just focus on this brief pre prison time like it’s some circumvention of justice.

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Re:Sam Bankman just cashed out $600k, in violation of his ba... by zenexer on Friday December 30, 2022 @11:31PM (#34193582)

It’s very difficult to collaborate with lawyers on a defense if you’re awaiting trial from a jail cell rather than on bail.

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