Second Circuit Affirms Bankman-Fried’s Fraud Conviction and $11 Billion ForfeitureJune 18, 2026Law and PolicyThe Second Circuit unanimously affirmed Sam Bankman-Fried's 25-year fraud conviction and $11 billion forfeiture order on June 12, 2026, leaving him with limited appellate options.
Second Circuit Grills Both Sides on Acquitted-Conduct Sentencing in Combs AppealMay 17, 2026Legal NewsThe Second Circuit heard nearly two hours of argument in Sean Combs' Mann Act sentencing appeal, pressing both sides on whether acquitted conduct was improperly weighed.
Second Circuit Presses Both Sides on Acquitted-Conduct Sentencing in Combs AppealMay 16, 2026Legal NewsThe Second Circuit grilled prosecutors and defense counsel April 9 over whether Sean Combs's 50-month Mann Act sentence improperly relied on acquitted racketeering and sex trafficking conduct.