Federal prosecutors told a judge that a letter purportedly sent by Bankman-Fried from prison was actually mailed from the Palo Alto or Menlo Park area via FedEx, suggesting it was written by an outside individual. The government cited the use of a private courier, misstatement of the prison as a state facility, and a typed signature as reasons to doubt the letter’s provenance. The prosecutors did not accuse Bankman-Fried or his associates of forging the document, but they argue the filing seeks to challenge the evidence used to pursue a new trial over the fraud charges. The federal authorities said the letter mailed via FedEx appears to have originated outside the prison, raising questions about authenticity.
The filing adds an unusual variable to Bankman-Fried’s ongoing legal battle since his conviction. The appeals court has been skeptical of his claims, emphasizing that the focus is on how customer funds were used and displayed at the time, not on whether creditors were later fully compensated. Bankman-Fried has repeatedly argued that his trial was unfair and has presented purported new evidence tied to funds recovered through bankruptcy.
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