• U.S. DOJ suggests curbs on Sam Bankman-Fried’s use of digital devices as part of new bail regulations.
• SBF will be issued a new flip phone capable solely of making and receiving voice calls and SMS messaging, and laptop with restricted internet access or whitelisted sites only.
• Parents of SBF must provide information about their electronic devices to the court and the DOJ to avoid any conflicts of interest.
U.S DOJ Suggests Curbs on Sam Bankman-Fried’s Use of Digital Devices
The U.S Department of Justice (DOJ) has suggested restricting Sam Bankman-Fried’s use of digital devices as part of his new bail regulations. As per the letter handed to Judge Lewis Kaplan late on Friday, SBF will be issued a new flip phone capable solely of making and receiving voice calls and SMS messaging, as well as a laptop with restricted internet access or whitelisted sites only.
Device Security Measurements
The government and court will be given access to the phone and computer’s serial numbers, IMEI numbers, MAC addresses, and IP addresses for enhanced security measures. In addition, SBF had previously been using a VPN and encrypted messaging applications to communicate with FTX personnel which resulted in prosecutors accusing him of witness tampering.
Parents Must Provide Information
Parents of SBF must also provide information about their electronic devices to the court and the DOJ in order to avoid any conflicts between interests while preparing his argument as he had access to ten different websites including media outlets, streaming services, delivery services like Netflix, Spotify, Doordash, Uber Eats etc…
Other Restrictions
Furthermore, other restrictions previously ordered by the court are still in effect such as prohibiting any contact between SBF and FTX personnel or their close family members without the presence of a solicitor; no utilization virtual private networks (VPN) or any kind encrypted messaging service either.
Conclusion
In conclusion, these are some restrictions set by The U.S Department Of Justice (DOJ) for Sam Bankman-Fried’s use digital devices for an enhanced security measure via providing information regarding electronic devices from parents too in order prevent any conflict between interests related to his case when utilizing these devices for communication purposes amongst other things set by courts orders priorly..