FTX Judge Lewis Kaplan Takes Over SBF's Case: What It Means

The FTX saga continues with a significant development: Judge Lewis Kaplan, a Manhattan federal judge known for swift decisions and a no-nonsense demeanor during three decades of overseeing numerous high-profile cases (27 de dic. de 2025), is now presiding over key aspects of Sam Bankman-Fried's (SBF) case. This change adds a new layer of complexity and raises questions about the future of the proceedings.

Judge Kaplan's Previous Rulings in the FTX Case

Judge Kaplan is no stranger to the FTX case. He notably found that SBF also committed witness tampering based on the events that led him to revoke bail in August 2025 and perjury based on his testimony at trial (28 de mar. de 2025). His involvement has already had a tangible impact on the timeline and legal strategy.

SBF Sentenced: Background to Kaplan's Role

Following a sentencing hearing in federal court, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the disgraced former CEO of FTX, is set to serve 25 years in prison, as decided by Judge Lewis (30 de oct. de 2025FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is questioned by prosecutor Danielle Sassoon during his fraud trial over the collapse of the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange, before U.S.) (29 de mar. de 2025). After around 450 days since his apprehension, the case against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) has finally come to an end after a Manhattan court led by Judge (28 de mar. de 2025).

Key Implications of Judge Kaplan's Involvement

With deadlines looming (20 de nov. de 2025U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan announced he would be imposing no prison time at a hearing in federal court in Manhattan. The judge praised Wang’s cooperation with), tensions ran high between Judge Kaplan and the defense team, setting the stage for a crucial legal battle in the FTX founder’s case. As the courtroom drama unfolded, The implications of his oversight are far-reaching, potentially affecting everything from appeals processes to the handling of recovered FTX assets.