Jane Wester

Jane Wester is a litigation reporter for the New York Law Journal. Email her at [email protected] or find her on Twitter @janewester.

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October 17, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Ex-FTX Head of Engineering Nishad Singh Appears Composed Under Cross-Examination

Defense counsel' Mark S. Cohen's first questions related to Singh's testimony, on direct examination, that he sometimes thought Bankman-Fried's spending was excessive or involved bad business decisions.

By Jane Wester

3 minute read

October 16, 2023 | New York Law Journal

US Judge Refuses to Adjourn Trial for Bankman-Fried to Obtain Meds to Aid in Focus

Bankman-Fried's lead defense counsel has raised concerns about his client's limited access to Adderall several times since Bankman-Fried was remanded to Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center in August, saying he needs the medication to be able to meaningfully participate in the preparation of the defense case.

By Jane Wester

3 minute read

October 12, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Sam Bankman-Fried Jury Listens to Tape of Caroline Ellison Recorded During FTX, Alameda Collapse

A former Alameda Research software engineer testified that Ellison's nervous laughter, which was audible in the recording, was not unusual for the former cryptocurrency trading firm CEO.

By Jane Wester

5 minute read

October 12, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Menendez Accused of Acting as Foreign Agent for Egypt in New Indictment

Prosecutors say Menendez and his wife worked with Egyptian-American businessman Wael Hana to take action on behalf of Egyptian officials.

By Jane Wester | Charles Toutant

6 minute read

October 11, 2023 | New York Law Journal

'The Worst Week of My Life': Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison Describes Collapse of FTX

The key government witness repeatedly referred to feeling a "constant state of dread" in the preceding months as she realized the extent of the wrongdoing at FTX and Alameda.

By Jane Wester

5 minute read

October 10, 2023 | New York Law Journal

George Santos Charged With Identity Theft, Lying to FEC in Superseding Indictment

Santos and his former campaign treasurer are accused of working together to inflate Santos' fundraising numbers in order to ensure that Santos would qualify for a logistical and financial support program administered by the national Republican Party.

By Jane Wester

3 minute read

October 10, 2023 | New York Law Journal

'He Was the One Who Directed Us': Caroline Ellison Takes Stand in Sam Bankman-Fried Trial

Ellison's turn on the witness stand immediately followed the testimony of FTX co-founder and chief technical officer Gary Wang, who has also pleaded guilty. Both are testifying under cooperation agreements with prosecutors.

By Jane Wester

3 minute read

October 06, 2023 | New York Law Journal

FTX Co-Founder Testifies 'Special Privileges' for Alameda Led to $8 Billion Shortfall

On direct examination, FTX co-founder and chief technical officer Gary Wang testified at length about Alameda's "special privileges" on FTX. Bankman-Fried and Wang also owned Alameda.

By Jane Wester

4 minute read