Serious Trouble Pro Se Exam
Mar 27, 2026
They dig into whether SBF is truly representing himself or secretly getting legal help, including odd FedEx filings and a judge demanding disclosure. They unpack the Pentagon’s press rules being struck down as First Amendment violations and a related fight over labeling Anthropic a supply-chain risk. They also touch on subpoenas tied to Fed renovation costs and courtroom clashes over procedure.
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SBF's Mom Filing Might Be Ex Parte And Improper
- Sam Bankman‑Fried's mother, Barbara Fried, sent letters and voicemails on his behalf while he claims to represent himself pro se.
- The FedExed filing appeared to originate near Stanford, wasn't signed by SBF, and prosecutors flagged improper ex parte contact and detention mail rules violations.
Judge Demands Clarity On Who Is Representing SBF
- Judge Lewis Kaplan demanded SBF declare under oath everyone who assisted with his purported pro se filings.
- The judge emphasized you cannot be pro se while having attorneys of record and wants clarity because inconsistent filings risk harming the pending appeal.
Pentagon Press Policy Drove Mainstream Media Out
- The Pentagon required press credentials holders to agree not to gather nonpublic information, prompting mainstream outlets to walk out.
- The resulting pool included fringe figures like Laura Loomer, Tim Pool, and Mike Lindell who signed the policy.