Even if he beats the criminal charges, Bankman-Fried will have to contend with a storm of lawsuits. He is targeted in more than a dozen civil and regulatory actions related to FTX, his lawyers said in court filings. That includes cases by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and a proposed class action from FTX customers.
The civil cases are paused while the criminal case against Bankman-Fried plays out. He has pleaded not guilty to the criminal charges.
Here’s what to know about the outstanding cases.
Source: Bankman-Fried’s Legal Woes Extend Far Beyond Criminal Trial
