Sam Bankman-Fried’s mom, a former law professor, has been asked to please stop filing documents on her son’s behalf in regards to his motion for a retrial (where he is supposedly representing himself)

Memorandum Endorsement United States v. Bankman-Fried, 22-cr-0673 (LAK) Ms. Fried is not a member of the Bar of this Court, has not sought leave to appear pro hac vice, and has not filed an appearance. A power of attorney granted by the defendant does not authorize her to seek relief from the Court or otherwise to participate in this litigation. Pridgen v. Andresen, 113 F.3d 391, 392-93 (2d Cir. 1997). The Court of course understands that Ms. Fried is the defendant's mother, was trained and practiced as a lawyer, and has taught at Stanford Law School. Nevertheless, with no disrespect, she lacks standing to file papers or seek relief in this case. Indeed, Bankman-Fried is represented in this matter, to this day, by three members of the Bar who have appeared here and who do have standing to act on his behalf. It is appropriate also to mention the fact that Ms. Fried's attached letter to the Court bears no indication that it was served on the U.S. Attorney's office, which should have been done if the letter had been appropriate in the first place. Moreover, court staff have advised that Ms. Fried or someone so identifying herself left a voicemail message on the chambers telephone line. The Court does not accept telephone calls from litigants or from members of their families. In the circumstances, the due date for any response to the government's opposition to Bankman-Fried's previously filed motion is extended on the Court's own initiative from March 18, to and including March 23. This will afford time within which Bankman-Fried or his counsel may seek a further extension if that is desired and for the government to respond to Ms. Fried's letter. SO ORDERED. Dated: March 16, 2026 Lewis A. Kaplan United States District Judge
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